CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The falling door can strike operators or bystanders, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The pin that secures the hydraulic cylinder on the rear door can corrode and break. When that happens, the rear door can fall unexpectedly.
A falling door can strike operators or bystanders and cause injury. Owners should treat the rear door as a serious hazard and keep people clear of it while the vehicle is in use or being operated.
An authorized dealer will inspect the hydraulic rear door cylinder pin and replace it if needed, at no cost to you. Owners who received the notification letter mailed June 25, 2024 can contact Bucher customer service at 1-704-658-1333. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle