CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
- Problem
- Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2000-2014 C2045, 2016 CX45, and 1998-2013 T2145 vehicles equipped with Ricon Baylift Wheelchair Lifts. When the lift's outer barrier is fully deployed, it may not withstand a sufficient amount of force, which could cause it to fail. As such, these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
- Risk
- In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.
- Remedy
- Ricon will reinforce the outer barrier with additional supports, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Owners may contact Van Hool's customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977. Van Hool's number for this recall is P1528-SB2067.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The outer barrier of the wheelchair lift may not withstand enough force when fully deployed. If a wheelchair or mobility device pushes into the barrier, it could fail, increasing the risk of injury to the person using the lift.
The lift does not meet federal safety requirements for platform lift systems. The manufacturer will reinforce the outer barrier with additional supports at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021.
If you own an affected vehicle, contact Van Hool customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977, quoting recall number P1528-SB2067, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Van Hool C2045 | 200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014 |
|---|---|
| Van Hool CX45 | 2016 |
| Van Hool T2145 | 1998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013 |