Vactor · United States · Mod
Vactor 2103: Structure — body
Affects Vactor 2103 · 1992–2010 — about 480 vehicles.
The hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational