Johnston recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the hopper detaches, it can increase the risk of injury to those nearby.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Johnston Vt651 2013–2016
- Johnston Vt801 2013–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V757000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Johnston North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 19, 2016
- Owners notified
- Nov 4, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 214
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 1, 2013 to Oct 13, 2016
- Part
- Structure › Body
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bucher / Johnston recall: Structure Apr 26, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.