Vehicle recall 20V050000 · January 29, 2020

2017-2020 Vactor 2100I

While in Recirculation (RECIRC) or Flusher mode and then switched to Jetting mode, the safety interlocks may fail resulting in unintentional vehicle movement.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vactor Manufacturing (Vactor) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Vactor 2100i vehicles manufactured with RECIRC or flusher as original equipment or retrofitted. While in Recirculation (RECIRC) or Flusher mode and then switched to Jetting mode, the safety interlocks may fail resulting in unintentional vehicle movement.
Consequence: Unintentional vehicle movement increases the risk of crash.
Remedy: Vactor will notify owners, and dealers will provide software updates, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2020. Owners may contact Vactor customer service at 1-877-342-5374. Vactor's number for this recall is SB-0304.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 20V050000
Reported to NHTSA: January 29, 2020
Filed by: Vactor Manufacturing
Manufacturer campaign: SB-0304
Owner notification: February 17, 2020
Vehicles potentially affected: 777
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Software

Recall 20V050000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Vactor 2100I (2017-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017

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