Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V133000 Reported February 22, 2018

Dump body cylinder failure

Vactor Manufacturing · N/A · 1,130 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V133000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Vactor Manufacturing
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,130
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 22, 2018
Completion Rate
26.55

Defect Summary

Vactor manufacturing (vactor) is recalling certain 2011-2017 hxx and 2100 plus vacuum excavator trucks. the hydraulic dump body cylinder can corrode at the threaded joint over time, causing the cylinder to fail when in a dump cycle.

Safety Consequence

If the hydraulic dump body cylinder fails during a dump cycle, the dump body may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Vactor will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hydraulic cylinder, repairing or replacing the cylinder as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on june 7, 2018. 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 18V133000 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 18V133000

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

What is recall 18V133000?

NHTSA recall 18V133000 was issued by Vactor Manufacturing on February 22, 2018. It addresses: Dump body cylinder failure. The recall affects approximately 1,130 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 18V133000 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.