2014–2020 Bucher V65T, Johnston VS651, Johnston VS652 +more: Structure recall
NHTSA campaign 24V296000 · 381 units potentially affected · filed Apr 26, 2024
What's wrong
Bucher Municipal North America (Bucher) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Johnston VT651, VT652, VS651, VS652, VT801, VS802, and Bucher V65t vehicles. The pin securing the hydraulic rear door cylinder can corrode and break, causing the rear door to fall.
Why it matters
The falling door can strike operators or bystanders, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace hydraulic rear door cylinder pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2024. Owners may contact Bucher customer service at 1-704-658-1333.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V296000
- Manufacturer no.
- —
- Manufacturer
- Bucher Municipal North America
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Units affected
- 381
- Report received
- Apr 26, 2024
- Owner letters
- Jun 25, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Bucher V65T 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Johnston VS651 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Johnston VS652 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Johnston VS802 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Johnston VT651 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Johnston VT652 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Johnston VT801 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020