JOHNSTON VT651 2014: STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V757000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JOHNSTON | VT651 | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-11-04 | 2016-10-19 | 2016-10-19 |
Production Dates: 2013-05-01 - 2016-10-13
Manufacturers Involved: Johnston North America
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 214
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Johnston North America "Johnston" is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 VT651 and VT801 street sweepers manufactured May 1, 2013, to October 13, 2016. The affected street sweepers have tipping hinges that may crack, allowing the hopper to detach from the chassis.
If the hopper detaches, it can increase the risk of injury to those nearby.
Johnston will notify owners, and dealers will install a reaction beam to increase the torsional stiffness of the body and stabilize the tipping pivot brackets, free of charge. The recall began on November 4, 2016. Owners may contact Johnston 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.safercar.gov.
