NHTSA vehicle safety data

2012 Vactor 2100 Plus Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2012 Vactor 2100 Plus has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Vactor dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Vactor 2100 Plus. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #18V133000

Reported February 22, 2018 · Vactor Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 1,130 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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