Recall 10V146 covers 480 1992-2010 Vactor 2103 sewer cleaners for a debris body hoist retaining pin defect. Repair is free through Vactor.
Vactor is recalling 480 1992-2010 2103 sewer cleaners because the hair pin that holds the debris body hoist mounting pin is not strong enough for the vehicle's service life. If the retaining pin works out while the dump body is raised, the body can tilt backward and injure the operator or nearby personnel; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The debris body hoist on a 1992-2010 Vactor 2103 sewer cleaner is the lift system that raises the collection body so debris can be dumped from the truck. A mounting pin attaches that hoist to the sub-frame, and a small hair pin holds the mounting pin in position. That retaining hardware has to keep the hoist connection locked in place every time the dump body is raised or lowered.
On affected units, the hair pin is not sufficient to retain the mounting pin for the vehicle's full service life. As the truck ages and the dump body cycles up and down, the mounting pin can work loose. If that pin is no longer retained, the hoist connection loses the fixed attachment point it depends on.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is in the retaining hardware, so the area needs a direct inspection instead of relying on how the sewer cleaner feels from the driver's seat.
Who's affected?
Spans the 1992-2010 model years for the Vactor 2103, with body structure listed for each included year.
| 2007 Vactor 2103 | body structure |
|---|---|
| 1993 Vactor 2103 | body structure |
| 1998 Vactor 2103 | body structure |
| 1999 Vactor 2103 | body structure |
| 2008 Vactor 2103 | body structure |
| 2003 Vactor 2103 | body structure |
| 2002 Vactor 2103 | body structure |
| 2010 Vactor 2103 | body structure |
| 2009 Vactor 2103 | body structure |
| 2006 Vactor 2103 | body structure |
| 2005 Vactor 2103 | body structure |
| 2004 Vactor 2103 | body structure |
| 2001 Vactor 2103 | body structure |
| 2000 Vactor 2103 | body structure |
| 1997 Vactor 2103 | body structure |
| 1996 Vactor 2103 | body structure |
| 1995 Vactor 2103 | body structure |
| 1994 Vactor 2103 | body structure |
| 1992 Vactor 2103 | body structure |
| Units affected | 480 |
The model year narrows the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
When the dump body is raised, a missing hair pin lets the retaining pin work out of the mount. The body can tilt backward and injure the operator or people near the vehicle. Keep people clear of the raised body and schedule the recall repair before dump body work. Repair will be free at any franchised Vactor dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 1992-2010 Vactor 2103 is included in this recall.
- Contact Vactor at 1-847-622-7069 to confirm the current repair path for recall number 10V146.
- Ask for the free hair-pin to cotter-pin replacement that secures the debris body hoist mounting pin.
- Bring the recall notice if Vactor sent one, or give the service desk recall number 10V146.
- Keep personnel clear of the raised dump body until the retaining pin repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the Vactor service visit, a Vactor technician replaces the hair pin that retains the mounting pin for the debris body hoist with a cotter pin. The filing says Vactor began this safety recall on May 14, 2010. Because the current remedy status was not provided here, confirm availability before scheduling service. Once available for your 2103, the dealer repair is free of charge.
Timeline
| April 13, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V146?
Recall 10V146 covers 480 1992-2010 Vactor 2103 sewer cleaners with a debris body hoist mounting pin retainer problem. If the hair pin comes out, the retaining pin can work out of the mount. Vactor will replace the hair pin with a cotter pin for free.
What should I do if my 1992-2010 Vactor 2103 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific sewer cleaner is included in recall 10V146. If it is, contact Vactor at 1-847-622-7069 to arrange the free cotter pin replacement. Reference recall number 10V146 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Vactor will replace the hair pin with a cotter pin free of charge for included 1992-2010 Vactor 2103 sewer cleaners.
What is the safety risk on recall 10V146?
The risk is tied to the dump body while it is raised. If the retaining pin works out of the mount, the dump body can tilt backward and injure the operator or personnel near the vehicle. Confirm inclusion by VIN before scheduling the free repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V146000 |
|---|---|
| Vactor customer service | 1-847-622-7069 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V146 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V146000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →