Johnston Sweepers — V651 and V801
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- Fatigue cracking of the hopper assembly may occur in the area around the tipping bracket. In extreme cases this could result in the hopper detaching when, or whilst, being tipped. This could result in injuries to people
- Origin
- United Kingdom
What is this? Johnston Sweepers make two street-sweeping machines called V651 and V801. A metal part that lifts the hopper can crack and break.
What's happening? The tipping bracket may get cracks. In the worst case, the hopper could fall off while tipping and hurt someone.
Does this affect me? If you use or work near these sweepers in Great Britain, Denmark or Greece, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using the machine. Ask your supplier or a mechanic for a safe fix before you use it again.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Fatigue cracking of the hopper assembly may occur in the area around the tipping bracket. In extreme cases this could result in the hopper detaching when, or whilst, being tipped. This could result in injuries to people · Origin: United Kingdom
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