Lift-u | NHTSA Recall #02E047000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02E047000 by Lift-u. Includes 3,254 affected units, LIFT U/HYDRAULIC FLUID RESEVIOR, component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Lift u plastic tanks or reseviors for hydraulic fluid on the wheelchair lift manufactured between august 11, 2000, and august 16, 2002. the plastic tank will melt if the pump motor overheats. the melted tank will dump hydraulic fluid and the emergency hand pump will not function.

Corrective Action

Lift u will notify its customers and replace the plastic tank with a metal one. owner notification is expected to begin during november 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lift u at 209-838-2400.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02E047000

Manufacturer: Lift-u

Report Received Date: 2002-08-20T00:00:00

Subject: Lift u/hydraulic fluid resevior

Component: Unknown Or Other

Potentially Affected Units: 3,254

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Lift u plastic tanks or reseviors for hydraulic fluid on the wheelchair lift manufactured between august 11, 2000, and august 16, 2002. the plastic tank will melt if the pump motor overheats. the melted tank will dump hydraulic fluid and the emergency hand pump will not function.

Consequence Summary: In the event of an emergency, a wheelchair passenger will not be able to use the lift to deboard the bus.

Corrective Action: Lift u will notify its customers and replace the plastic tank with a metal one. owner notification is expected to begin during november 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lift u at 209-838-2400.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-d6rr~fwy3-rved

NHTSA ID: 02E047000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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