NHTSA Recall 15V379000: Equipment
Vactor Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 387 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Guzzler Guzzcavator.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V379000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | June 16, 2015 |
| Owner notification | July 20, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vactor Manufacturing (Vactor) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Vactor HXX PD, HXX Fan, HXX Prodigy, and 2100 Plus, and Guzzler Guzzcavator trucks manufactured January 10, 2014, to June 2, 2015. The affected vacuum trucks have boilers that may have been assembled with incorrect hardware and/or improper tightening procedures.
Safety risk
If the boiler assembly was not correctly mounted, the cabinet and boiler may detach from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Vactor will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the units, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Vactor customer service at 1-877-342-5374.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V379000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Guzzler Guzzcavator | 2014, 2015 |
| Vactor 2100 Plus | 2014, 2015 |
| Vactor Hxx | 2014, 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.