Vactor · Canada · Mod
Vactor HXX: Other
Affects Vactor HXX · 2011–2017 — about 266 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vacuum excavator trucks, the hydraulic dump body cylinder could corrode at the threaded joint, causing it to fail. If this occurs during a dump cycle, the dump body could unexpectedly move and create a risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will repair or replace the hydraulic dump body cylinder as necessary.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational