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Johnston Sweepers recalls

DVSA has published 4 safety recalls for Johnston Sweepers since 1992, 0 of them since 2020. The latest was 17 Oct 2016. Models with the most campaigns: Compact Sweeper, V651 Truck Mounted Sweeper, V801 Truck Mounted Sweeper.

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All Johnston Sweepers recalls, newest first

  1. V651 TRUCK MOUNTED SWEEPER · hopper may detach when being tipped

    17 Oct 2016 · RSPV/2016/014

    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.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to be inspected and for the fitment of a reaction beam.

    850 vehicles · built 27 Mar 2013 to 27 Sep 2016

  2. V801 TRUCK MOUNTED SWEEPER · hopper may detach when being tipped

    17 Oct 2016 · RSPV/2016/014

    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.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to be inspected and for the fitment of a reaction beam.

    850 vehicles · built 27 Mar 2013 to 27 Sep 2016

  3. COMPACT SWEEPER · fit missing seat belts

    20 Mar 2006 · RSPV/2006/005

    Due to changes in UK legislation vehicles manufactured between October 2001 and December 2004 are required to be fitted with driver and passenger seat belts.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with the requisite number of seat belts.

    183 vehicles

  4. COMPACT SWEEPER · steering column may fail

    22 Jun 2004 · RSPV/2006/004

    There is a possibility of the steering column failing. The recall includes the vehicles that have had the steering column replaced under a previous recall notice.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the steering column with one that has been tested and certified.

    348 vehicles

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Recall text is as published; only the manufacturer name is tidied.