JOHNSTON VT801 2020: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V296000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JOHNSTON | VT801 | 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
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.
The falling door can strike operators or bystanders, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
