| Make : VAN HOOL | Model : T2100 | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19990101 - 19991231 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V236000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030701 | Date Received by ODI: 20030707 | Date Added to Database: 20030709 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VAN HOOL, N.V. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VAN HOOL, N.V. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: CHZ 99-197 | ||
| Component: OTHER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 14 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT USING THE LIFT. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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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