NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Vactor Guzzler Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2012 Vactor Guzzler 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 Guzzler. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #13V119000Reported April 3, 2013 · Vactor Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 22 vehicles
Defect description
Vactor Manufacturing (Vactor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 HXX and Guzzler vacuum trucks equipped with an Alkota water heater. These trucks were not equipped with an oil primary control. If the burner for the water heater fails to ignite normally, fuel can accumulate in the water heater combustion chamber.
Safety consequence
If fuel accumulates, when the burner is lit, there may be a larger than normal flame which could lead to a vehicle fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Vactor will notify owners, and dealers will replace the burner assembly, free of charge. The recall began during April 2013. Customers may contact Vactor at 1-815-672-3171. Vactor's recall number is SB-263.
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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