2014 Johnston VT651 recalls and problems
The 2014 Johnston VT651 has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Johnston dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2014 Johnston VT651 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2014 Johnston VT651 recalls
Recall 24V-296: Structure
Problem: 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.
Risk: The falling door can strike operators or bystanders, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Recall 16V-757: Structure
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the hopper detaches, it can increase the risk of injury to those nearby.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2014 Johnston VT651 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 Johnston VT651: 24V-296 (structure), 16V-757 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Johnston recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Johnston dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.