Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | VAN HOOL | T2145 |
| 1999 | VAN HOOL | T2145 |
| 2000 | VAN HOOL | C2045 |
| 2000 | VAN HOOL | T2145 |
| 2001 | VAN HOOL | C2045 |
| 2001 | VAN HOOL | T2145 |
| 2002 | VAN HOOL | C2045 |
| 2002 | VAN HOOL | T2145 |
| 2003 | VAN HOOL | C2045 |
| 2003 | VAN HOOL | T2145 |
| 2004 | VAN HOOL | C2045 |
| 2004 | VAN HOOL | T2145 |
| 2005 | VAN HOOL | C2045 |
| 2005 | VAN HOOL | T2145 |
| 2006 | VAN HOOL | C2045 |
| 2006 | VAN HOOL | T2145 |
| 2007 | VAN HOOL | C2045 |
| 2007 | VAN HOOL | T2145 |
| 2008 | VAN HOOL | C2045 |
| 2008 | VAN HOOL | T2145 |
| 2009 | VAN HOOL | C2045 |
| 2009 | VAN HOOL | T2145 |
| 2010 | VAN HOOL | C2045 |
| 2010 | VAN HOOL | T2145 |
| 2011 | VAN HOOL | C2045 |
| 2011 | VAN HOOL | T2145 |
| 2012 | VAN HOOL | C2045 |
| 2012 | VAN HOOL | T2145 |
| 2013 | VAN HOOL | C2045 |
| 2013 | VAN HOOL | T2145 |
| 2014 | VAN HOOL | C2045 |
| 2016 | VAN HOOL | CX45 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.