The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V757000·Announced 2016-10-19

Johnston VT651 and VT801 Street Sweepers Recalled for Hopper Detachment Risk

Johnston is recalling 2013-2016 VT651 and VT801 street sweepers because tipping hinges may crack, allowing the hopper to detach and increase injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that can lead to injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Johnston North America is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 VT651 and VT801 street sweepers manufactured between May 1, 2013, and October 13, 2016. The recall involves 214 vehicles.

The affected street sweepers have tipping hinges that may crack, which can allow the hopper to detach from the chassis. If the hopper detaches, it can increase the risk of injury to those nearby.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JOHNSTON VT801, VT651
Brand
JOHNSTON
Manufacturer
Johnston North America
Category
Vehicle — Street Sweepers
Hazard
Affected units
214

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • VT801
  • VT651

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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