2014 Johnston Vt801 | 2013 Johnston Vt801 | 2015 Johnston Vt801 | 2016 Johnston Vt801 | 2016 Johnston Vt651 | 2015 Johnston Vt651 | 2014 Johnston Vt651 | 2013 Johnston Vt651 — Structure: body
Published October 19, 2016 · Recall initiated: October 19, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V757000, published October 19, 2016. Recalling firm: Johnston North America; 2014 Johnston Vt801 | 2013 Johnston Vt801 | 2015 Johnston Vt801 | 2016 Johnston Vt801 | 2016 Johnston Vt651 | 2015 Johnston Vt651 | 2014 Johnston Vt651 | 2013 Johnston Vt651 — Structure: body.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- JOHNSTON
- Model
- VT801
- Manufacturer
- Johnston North America
- Lot
- 2014 JOHNSTON VT801 | 2013 JOHNSTON VT801 | 2015 JOHNSTON VT801 | 2016 JOHNSTON VT801 | 2016 JOHNSTON VT651 | 2015 JOHNSTON VT651 | 2014 JOHNSTON VT651 | 2013 JOHNSTON VT651
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Johnston Vt801 | 2013 Johnston Vt801 | 2015 Johnston Vt801 | 2016 Johnston Vt801 | 2016 Johnston Vt651 | 2015 Johnston Vt651 | 2014 Johnston Vt651 | 2013 Johnston Vt651 — Structure: body recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V757000 on October 19, 2016. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: JOHNSTON. Model: VT801.