Safety Recall NHTSA · 02E047000 Reported August 20, 2002

Lift u/hydraulic fluid resevior

Q: What is recall 02E047000?

NHTSA recall 02E047000 was issued by Lift-u on August 20, 2002. It addresses: Lift u/hydraulic fluid resevior. The recall affects approximately 3,254 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Lift-u · N/A · 3,254 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02E047000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Lift-u

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

3,254

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

August 20, 2002

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Lift-u dealer and reference recall ID 02E047000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 02E047000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02E047000?

NHTSA recall 02E047000 was issued by Lift-u on August 20, 2002. It addresses: Lift u/hydraulic fluid resevior. The recall affects approximately 3,254 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Lift-u dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02E047000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.