Skip to content
AnyRecalls

Vehicle recall 16V757000 · October 19, 2016

Johnston VT651 and VT801

The affected street sweepers have tipping hinges that may crack, allowing the hopper to detach from the chassis.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
If the hopper detaches, it can increase the risk of injury to those nearby.
Remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
16V757000
Reported to NHTSA
October 19, 2016
Filed by
Johnston North America
Owner notification
November 4, 2016
Vehicles potentially affected
214
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Structure › Body
Recall 16V757000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Has your Johnston been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Johnston dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.