NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Johnston VT651 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2016 Johnston VT651 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Johnston dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Johnston VT651. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA #24V296000Reported April 26, 2024 · Bucher Municipal North America
Potentially affected: 381 vehicles
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.
STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA #16V757000Reported October 19, 2016 · Johnston North America
Potentially affected: 214 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the hopper detaches, it can increase the risk of injury to those nearby.
Manufacturer 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.
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