NHTSA Campaign 03V236000

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Issued by VAN HOOL, N.V. · Reported Jul 7, 2003 · 14 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH A CHZ WHEELCHAIR LIFT SUPPLIED BY KOSLIFT, DUE TO A SPECIFICATION CHANGE, THE MOUNTING PEDESTAL OF THE TELESCOPIC CYLINDER MAY CRACK AND BREAK.

Consequence

THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT USING THE LIFT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD REINFORCEMENTS TO THE PEDESTAL AREA. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KOSLIFT BY FAX TO 31-36-522-6205 OR E-MAIL TO MOBILITY!KOSLIFT.COM BEFORE CARRYING OUT THE MODIFICATION AND/OR ABC BUS AT 1-800-222-2871.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VAN HOOL C2000 2001 14
VAN HOOL T2100 1999 14

Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V236000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.