JOHNSTON VT801 2015: STRUCTURE:BODY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V757000

Make Model Year
JOHNSTON VT801 2015
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the hopper detaches, it can increase the risk of injury to those nearby.

Remedy

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.

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.safercar.gov.