BUCHER V65T 2020: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V296000

Make Model Year
BUCHER V65T 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-06-25 2024-04-26 2024-04-29

Manufacturers Involved: Johnston North America

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 381

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

The falling door can strike operators or bystanders, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

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.