Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V379000 Reported June 16, 2015

Cabinet and boiler may detach from truck

Vactor Manufacturing · N/A · 387 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V379000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Vactor Manufacturing
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
387
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 16, 2015
Completion Rate
85.01

Defect Summary

Vactor manufacturing (vactor) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 vactor hxx pd, hxx fan, hxx prodigy, and 2100 plus, and guzzler guzzcavator trucks manufactured january 10, 2014, to june 2, 2015. the affected vacuum trucks have boilers that may have been assembled with incorrect hardware and/or improper tightening procedures.

Safety Consequence

If the boiler assembly was not correctly mounted, the cabinet and boiler may detach from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Vactor will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the units, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on july 20, 2015. owners may contact vactor customer service at 1-877-342-5374.

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 15V379000 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 15V379000

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

What is recall 15V379000?

NHTSA recall 15V379000 was issued by Vactor Manufacturing on June 16, 2015. It addresses: Cabinet and boiler may detach from truck. The recall affects approximately 387 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Vactor Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V379000 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.