Vactor HXX: Equipment — electric water heater

Affects Vactor HXX · 2010–2014 — about 106 vehicles.

The hazard

If the water heater comes loose and falls off the chassis while the vehicle is being driven, the heater may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Vactor will notify owners, and dealers will correct the mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2014. Owners may contact Vactor at 1-847-622-7069. Vactor's number for this recall is SB-268.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational