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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 24V296📅 Apr 29, 2024

2014–2020 Bucher V65T & 2014–2020 Johnston VS651 + 5 more recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

The falling door can strike operators or bystanders, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The 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.

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
24V296000
Manufacturer
Bucher Municipal North America
Vehicles affected
381
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 25, 2024
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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 24V296 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V296?

2014–2020 Bucher V65T & 2014–2020 Johnston VS651 + 5 more. 381 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Bucher dealer to book the free repair.