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HighNHTSA·24V296000·Announced 2024-04-26

Bucher Recalls Johnston and Bucher Trucks Due to Rear Door Pin Defect

Bucher Municipal North America is recalling 2014-2020 Johnston and Bucher trucks because a corroded pin can cause the hydraulic rear door to fall, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

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 where a falling door can strike people, posing a risk of injury. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Bucher Municipal North America is recalling certain 2014-2020 Johnston VT651, VT652, VS651, VS652, VT801, VS802, and Bucher V65t vehicles. The recall involves 381 vehicles where the pin securing the hydraulic rear door cylinder can corrode and break.

If the pin breaks, the rear door can fall. This falling door can strike operators or bystanders, increasing the risk of injury. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic rear door cylinder pin free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2024. Owners may contact Bucher customer service at 1-704-658-1333 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JOHNSTON, BUCHER VT801, VT651, VT652, VS651
Brand
JOHNSTON
Manufacturer
Bucher Municipal North America
Category
Vehicle — Municipal Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
381

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 (7)

  • VT801
  • VT651
  • VT652
  • VS651
  • VS652
  • VS802
  • V65T

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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