VACTOR 2012 VACTOR RAMJET Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 VACTOR RAMJET
Brand
VACTOR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
Vactor Manufacturing is recalling certain 2012 VACTOR RAMJET vehicles due to electrical system:software issues. The remote throttle would function and the vehicle could potentially over power the park brake causing personal injury or a vehicle crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The remote throttle would function and the vehicle could potentially over power the park brake causing personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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