NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Bucher V65T Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Bucher V65T has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2018 Bucher V65T. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Bucher dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Bucher V65T. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Hydraulic Rear Door Cylinder Pin Can Break
NHTSA #24V296000 · Structure — Body — Door · NHTSA notice
Reported April 26, 2024 · Bucher Municipal North America
Potentially affected: 381 vehicles
Repair completion: 98.51% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified June 25, 2024
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The falling door can strike operators or bystanders, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
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