Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
JOHNSTON
Model Of Vehicle
VT801
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
16V757000
Component Description
Structure:Body
Effect Of Defect
If The Hopper Detaches, It Can Increase The Risk Of Injury To Those Nearby.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Johnston North America
Start Of Manufacture
20130501
End Of Manufacture
20161013
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
214
Date Owners Notified
20161104
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Johnston North America
Date Report Received
20161019