Recall 07V364000
Structure — Vactor · reported 16 Aug 2007 · 344 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN SEWER CLEANERS, THERE MAY BE A DEFECT IN THE DEBRIS BODY CYLINDER MOUNT AND SUB-FRAME CROSS TUBE WHERE THE MOUNT ATTACHES THAT COULD RESULT IN A STRUCTURAL FAILURE.
The risk
PERSONNEL NEAR THE SEWER CLEANER COULD BE INJURED AND PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.
The fix
DEALERS WILL ADD A REINFORCING CROSS TUBE AND CYLINDER MOUNT PLATES WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VACTOR AT 1-815-672-3171.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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