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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 03V236πŸ“… Jul 9, 2003

2001 Van Hool C2000 recall: unknown or other

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

πŸ’₯ The risk

This could increase the risk of personal injury to a wheelchair occupant using the lift.

πŸ”§ The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
03V236000
Manufacturer recall #
CHZ 99-197
Manufacturer
VAN HOOL, N.V.
Vehicles affected
14
Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Owner phone
1-800-222-2871
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 1, 2003
Built
Jan 1, 1999 – Dec 31, 1999
Recall started by
MFR
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).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 03V236 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 03V236?

2001 Van Hool C2000. 14 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Van Hool dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-222-2871.