NHTSA Recall 24V296000: Door (structure)
Bucher Municipal North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 381 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Bucher V65T.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V296000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR |
| Report received | April 26, 2024 |
| Owner notification | June 25, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
The falling door can strike operators or bystanders, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V296000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Bucher V65T | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Johnston VS651 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Johnston VS652 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Johnston VS802 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Johnston VT651 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Johnston VT652 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Johnston VT801 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.