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NHTSA Recall 03V236000: Unknown or other

VAN HOOL, N.V. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 14 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Van Hool C2000.

14
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2003
owners notified (July 1)
NHTSA campaign03V236000
Manufacturer campaignCHZ 99-197
ComponentUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Report receivedJuly 7, 2003
Owner notificationJuly 1, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

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.

Safety risk

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).

Vehicles covered by recall 03V236000

Make and modelModel years
Van Hool C20002001
Van Hool T21001999

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.