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HighNHTSA·21V799000·Announced 2021-10-14

Van Hool Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Barrier Defect

Van Hool is recalling 422 buses because wheelchair lift barriers may fail under force, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a wheelchair lift barrier that could cause injury to an occupant, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Van Hool N.V. is recalling certain 1998-2013 T2145, 2000-2014 C2045, and 2016 CX45 vehicles equipped with Ricon Baylift Wheelchair Lifts. The recall affects 422 vehicles in total.

The defect involves the lift's outer barrier, which may not withstand sufficient force when fully deployed. This failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403 could cause the barrier to fail if a mobility device pushes into it, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.

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, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VAN HOOL T2145, C2045, CX45
Brand
VAN HOOL
Manufacturer
Van Hool N.V.
Category
Vehicle — Bus / Wheelchair Lift
Hazard
Affected units
422

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • T2145
  • C2045
  • CX45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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