VACTOR 2013 VACTOR GUZZLER Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 VACTOR GUZZLER
Brand
VACTOR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Vactor Manufacturing is recalling certain 2013 VACTOR GUZZLER vehicles due to equipment issues. If fuel accumulates, when the burner is lit, there may be a larger than normal flame which could lead to a vehicle fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If fuel accumulates, when the burner is lit, there may be a larger than normal flame which could lead to a vehicle fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026