Vactor 2100: Structure

Affects Vactor 2100 · 2011–2017 — about 299 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain 2100 Plus sewer cleaning trucks, the hydraulic dump body cylinder could corrode at the threaded joint. Over time, this could cause it to fail. If this happens during a dump cycle, the dump body could fall. Note: This an expansion of recall 2018-359. Safety Risk: Unexpected movement of the dump body could create the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Vactor will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the hydraulic dump body cylinder. It will be replaced if 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