Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V146000 Reported April 13, 2010

Debris body hoist cylinder mounting pin

Vactor Manufacturing · Structure · 480 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V146000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
480
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 13, 2010

Defect Summary

Vactor is recalling certain model year 1992 through 2010 model 2103 sewer cleaners manufactured between december 1992 and march 2010. the hair pin of the mounting pin that attaches the debris body hoist (dump) to the sub-frame is not sufficient to retain the mounting pin for the entire life expectancy of the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Vactor Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 10V146000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V146000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V146000?

NHTSA recall 10V146000 was issued by Vactor Manufacturing on April 13, 2010. It addresses: Debris body hoist cylinder mounting pin. The recall affects approximately 480 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Vactor Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V146000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.