Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V434000 Reported September 16, 2013

Vehicle may inadvertently move/trans software

Vactor Manufacturing · Electrical System · 30 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V434000
Manufacturer Campaign
SB 264
Manufacturer
Vactor Manufacturing
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
30
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 16, 2013

Defect Summary

Vactor manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ramjet vehicles equipped with allison transmissions. Due to an incorrect transmission software parameter, the vehicle may go into drive mode while in pto is being used.

Safety Consequence

The remote throttle would function and the vehicle could potentially over power the park brake causing personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Vactor notified all affected end users in early september 2013. dealers will reprogram the transmission software, free of charge. owners may contact vactor at 1-815-672-3171. Vactor's recall number is sb 264.

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 13V434000 or campaign SB 264.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V434000

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

What is recall 13V434000?

NHTSA recall 13V434000 was issued by Vactor Manufacturing on September 16, 2013. It addresses: Vehicle may inadvertently move/trans software. The recall affects approximately 30 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Vactor Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V434000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB 264. 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.