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Bucher Municipal North America: Johnston and Bucher Sweeper Vehicles Recalled for Falling Rear Door Risk

Agency Publication Date: April 26, 2024
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Summary

Bucher Municipal North America is recalling 381 vehicles, specifically 2014-2020 Johnston VT651, VT652, VS651, VS652, VT801, VS802, and Bucher V65t models. A pin that secures the hydraulic cylinder for the rear door can corrode and break over time. If this pin fails, the heavy rear door can fall unexpectedly while being operated or while open. Owners should contact an authorized dealer to have the hydraulic rear door cylinder pin inspected and replaced free of charge.

Risk

The pin securing the rear door can snap due to corrosion, causing the door to fall suddenly. This poses a significant danger of striking operators or bystanders, which can lead to serious impact injuries.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle's model and year to see if it is one of the affected 2014-2020 Johnston VT651, VT652, VS651, VS652, VT801, VS802, or Bucher V65t models.
  2. Contact Bucher customer service at 1-704-658-1333 to verify if your specific vehicle is included in this recall and to schedule a free repair.
  3. Bring your vehicle to an authorized dealer who will inspect and replace the hydraulic rear door cylinder pin at no cost to you.
  4. For further information or to report concerns, contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Inspection and replacement of the hydraulic rear door cylinder pin.

How to: Contact a Bucher dealer to have the pin inspected and replaced free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2014-2020 Johnston VT651
Product: 2014-2020 Johnston VT652
Product: 2014-2020 Johnston VS651
Product: 2014-2020 Johnston VS652
Product: 2014-2020 Johnston VT801
Product: 2014-2020 Johnston VS802
Product: 2014-2020 Bucher V65t

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V296000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Bucher Municipal North America
Sold By: Bucher Municipal North America Dealers
Units Affected: 381 vehicles(381% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: June 25, 2024
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.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: July 26, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response