2014–2020 Bucher V65T, 2014–2020 Johnston VS651, 2014–2020 Johnston VS652 and 4 other models Recall: Pin securing the hydraulic rear door cylinder can corrode and break…
NHTSA campaign 24V296000 · Structure · filed Apr 26, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
The falling door can strike operators or bystanders, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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
| Make | 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 |
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V296000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.