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2012 Vactor Ramjet Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2012 Vactor Ramjet 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 Ramjet. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA #13V434000Reported September 16, 2013 · Vactor Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 30 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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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