2001 Van Hool C2000, 1999 Van Hool T2100 Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH A CHZ WHEELCHAIR LIFT SUPPLIED BY…
NHTSA campaign 03V236000 · Unknown OR Other · filed Jul 7, 2003 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT USING THE LIFT.
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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.
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).
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 03V236000 (manufacturer number CHZ 99-197). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.