Body: doorRecall 24V-296 · Bucher and Johnston vehicles
Bucher Municipal North America recall 24V-296 covers 381 Bucher and Johnston vehicles for a body: door problem, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q1) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V296000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.