Recall 24V296000: 2014–2020 Bucher V65T, 2014–2020 Johnston VS651, 2014–2020 Johnston VS652 +4 more

Updated Oct 14, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date: Apr 26, 2024
Vehicles affected: 381
Models: 7
Initiated by: Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

The falling door can strike operators or bystanders, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

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.

Affected vehicles

2014 Bucher V65T
2015 Bucher V65T
2016 Bucher V65T
2017 Bucher V65T
2018 Bucher V65T
2019 Bucher V65T
2020 Bucher V65T
2014 Johnston VS651
2015 Johnston VS651
2016 Johnston VS651
2017 Johnston VS651
2018 Johnston VS651
2019 Johnston VS651
2020 Johnston VS651
2014 Johnston VS652
2015 Johnston VS652
2016 Johnston VS652
2017 Johnston VS652
2018 Johnston VS652
2019 Johnston VS652
2020 Johnston VS652
2014 Johnston VS802
2015 Johnston VS802
2016 Johnston VS802
2017 Johnston VS802
2018 Johnston VS802
2019 Johnston VS802
2020 Johnston VS802
2014 Johnston VT651
2015 Johnston VT651
2016 Johnston VT651
2017 Johnston VT651
2018 Johnston VT651
2019 Johnston VT651
2020 Johnston VT651
2014 Johnston VT652
2015 Johnston VT652
2016 Johnston VT652
2017 Johnston VT652
2018 Johnston VT652
2019 Johnston VT652
2020 Johnston VT652
2014 Johnston VT801
2015 Johnston VT801
2016 Johnston VT801
2017 Johnston VT801
2018 Johnston VT801
2019 Johnston VT801
2020 Johnston VT801

Details

NHTSA campaign: 24V296000
Manufacturer: Bucher Municipal North America
Owner letters: Jun 25, 2024
Components: Structure:body:door (Body & Structure)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology