Bucher Municipal V-range Road Sweeper recall: Hopper Rear Door Cylinder Pin
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Occasion has arisen where the pin securing the hydraulic rear door cylinder has failed owing to corrosion and seizing of the pin causing the door to drop to its vertical position if the door is in an open position.
- What to do
- Contact a Bucher Municipal dealer to book the free repair. The pin must be replaced by a revised pin made of a high strength high hardness corrosion resistant stainless steel.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Occasion has arisen where the pin securing the hydraulic rear door cylinder has failed owing to corrosion and seizing of the pin causing the door to drop to its vertical position if the door is in an open position.
The fix
The pin must be replaced by a revised pin made of a high strength high hardness corrosion resistant stainless steel.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| V-range Road Sweeper | 1 Jan 2021 | 31 Mar 2024 | 1,271 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 19 February 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.