Johnston VT651, VT801 (2013-2016): Structure
Recall 16V757000 · Oct 19, 2016 · Johnston North America
214
vehicles affected
214
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V757000
- Date
- Oct 19, 2016
- Maker
- Johnston North America
- Units affected
- 214
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body
- Model years
- 2013-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is 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.
What can happen
If the hopper detaches, it can increase the risk of injury to those nearby.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
2 models, 8 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V757000?
2 models: Johnston VT651 (2013-2016), Johnston VT801 (2013-2016), about 214 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V757000?
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.
What can happen?
If the hopper detaches, it can increase the risk of injury to those nearby.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.