2012–2013 Vactor Ramjet Recall: Due to an incorrect transmission software parameter, the vehicle may go…
NHTSA campaign 13V434000 · Electrical System · filed Sep 16, 2013 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
The remote throttle would function and the vehicle could potentially over power the park brake causing personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 13V434000 (manufacturer number SB 264). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.