Bucher / Johnston recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
The falling door can strike operators or bystanders, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Bucher V65T 2014–2020
- Johnston Vs651 2014–2020
- Johnston Vs652 2014–2020
- Johnston Vs802 2014–2020
- Johnston Vt651 2014–2020
- Johnston Vt652 2014–2020
- Johnston Vt801 2014–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24V296000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Bucher Municipal North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 26, 2024
- Owners notified
- Jun 25, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 381
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Body › Door
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Johnston recall: Structure Oct 19, 2016
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.