Vehicle recall 09V387000 · October 6, 2009
Vactor 2100 and Jetter
These vehicles were either supplied with or refitted with defective hose fittings.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vactor is recalling certain model year 2004, 2007, and 2009 vactor 2100 and 2009 vactor jetter sewer cleaners, manufactured between April 1 and September 25, 2009. These vehicles were either supplied with or refitted with defective hose fittings. Under heavy operating conditions, these fittings could fail.
- Consequence
- If the fittings fail, persons operating the unit or other persons nearby could be injured or property damage could occur.
- Remedy
- Vactor will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on October 12, 2009. Owners may contact vactor customer service by calling 1-877-dial-esg (1-877-342-5374).
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V387000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 6, 2009
- Filed by
- VACTOR MANUFACTURING
- Owner notification
- October 12, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 115
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Vactor 2100 (2004, 2007, 2009): 2009, 2007, 2004
- Vactor Jetter (2009): 2009
Has your Vactor been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Vactor dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.