CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2013-2016 street sweepers may have tipping hinges that can crack. If this happens, the hopper can detach from the chassis, which increases the risk of injury to people nearby.
Johnston North America will notify owners. Authorized dealers will install a reaction beam to stiffen the body and stabilize the tipping pivot brackets, at no cost to the owner. Owners can contact Johnston customer service at 1-704-658-1333 with questions. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Johnston VT651 | 2013201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Johnston VT801 | 2013201420152016 |