2013–2016 Johnston VT651 & 2013–2016 Johnston VT801 recall: body & structure
⚠️ 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.
💥 The risk
If the hopper detaches, it can increase the risk of injury to those nearby.
🔧 The 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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V757000
- Manufacturer
- Johnston North America
- Vehicles affected
- 214
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 4, 2016
- Built
- May 1, 2013 – Oct 13, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.safercar.gov.