Defect Description For Recall
Vactor Is Recalling Certain Model Year 1992 Through 2010 Model 2103 Sewer Cleaners Manufactured Between December 1992 And March 2010. The Hair Pin Of The Mounting Pin That Attaches The Debris Body Hoist (Dump) To The Sub-Frame Is Not Sufficient To Retain The Mounting Pin For The Entire Life Expectancy Of The Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
VACTOR
Model Of Vehicle
2103
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
10V146000
Component Description
Structure:Body
Effect Of Defect
If The Hair Pin Comes Out Of The Retaining Pin, The Retaining Pin Can Work Itself Out Of The Mount. Should This Occur While The Dump Body Is In The Up Position, It Could Tilt Over Backwards, Possibly Injuring The Operator Or Personnel Near The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Vactor Will Notify Owners And Replace The Hair Pin With A Cotter Pin Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On May 14, 2010. Owners May Contact Vactor At 1-847-622-7069.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Vactor Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
19921201
End Of Manufacture
20100331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
480
Date Owners Notified
20100514
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Vactor Manufacturing
Date Report Received
20100413