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NHTSARecalled Feb 21, 2020 · #20V102000

Non-Compliant Lift Device/FMVSS 403 & 404

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

CHTC Bus Group (CHTC) is recalling certain 2016-2018 HT-35 and HT-45 buses equipped with ADA wheel chair platform lifts. The lift devices have not completed the compliance certification process. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 403, "Platform Lift Devices" and 404, "Platform Lift Installations." Lift devices that have not completed compliance certification cannot be assumed to be safe, increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Non-Compliant Lift Device/FMVSS 403 & 404
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
CHTC Bus Group
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

CHTC has removed the non-compliant wheelchair platform lifts, thereby remedying all of the affected vehicles. Owner letters will not be sent. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact CHTC customer service at 1-909-993-0858.

View the official CPSC notice