NHTSA Recall 03V236000
Filed by redundant VAN HOOL, N.V.. Component: Unknown Or Other. Reported 2003-07-07. An estimated 14 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT USING THE LIFT.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: CHZ 99-197
Notes
VAN HOOL/ABC BUS RECALL NO. CHZ 99-197.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).