VAN HOOL T2100 1999: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V236000

Make Model Year
VAN HOOL T2100 1999
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2003-07-01 2003-07-07 2003-07-09

Production Dates: 1999-01-01 - 1999-12-31

Manufacturers Involved: VAN HOOL, N.V. (*)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CHZ 99-197

Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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'.