NHTSA recall campaign
03V236000
ManufacturerVAN HOOL, N.V.Reported2003-07-07Affected14 vehicles
What was wrong
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.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →