Johnston Sweepers V651 Truck Mounted Sweeper: Hopper May Detach When Being Tipped
Johnston Sweepers is recalling approximately 1,700 V651 and V801 truck-mounted sweepers because the hopper can crack or fracture near the tipping brackets, potentially causing it to detach during tipping operations. The affected sweepers were distributed in the United Kingdom. The company will inspect the vehicles and install a reaction beam to fix the issue.
- Recalling firm
- JOHNSTON SWEEPERS LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: JOHNSTON SWEEPERS V651 TRUCK MOUNTED SWEEPER, JOHNSTON SWEEPERS V801 TRUCK MOUNTED SWEEPER. Units affected: 1,700
- Reason
- It has been identified that the area of the sweeper hopper immediately in front or behind of the tipping brackets can crack/fracture. In extreme cases this could result in the hopper detaching when or whilst being tipped. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to be inspected and for the fitment of a reaction beam.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-10-17
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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