NHTSA Campaign 16V757000
STRUCTURE:BODY
Issued by Johnston North America · Reported Oct 19, 2016 · 214 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
If the hopper detaches, it can increase the risk of injury to those nearby.
Remedy
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 affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSTON | VT651 | 2013 | 214 |
| JOHNSTON | VT651 | 2014 | 214 |
| JOHNSTON | VT651 | 2015 | 214 |
| JOHNSTON | VT651 | 2016 | 214 |
| JOHNSTON | VT801 | 2013 | 214 |
| JOHNSTON | VT801 | 2014 | 214 |
| JOHNSTON | VT801 | 2015 | 214 |
| JOHNSTON | VT801 | 2016 | 214 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V757000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.