Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V102000 Reported February 21, 2020

Non-compliant lift device/fmvss 403 & 404

Chtc Bus Group · N/A · 4 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V102000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
4
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 21, 2020
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

Lift devices that have not completed compliance certification cannot be assumed to be safe, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chtc Bus Group dealer and reference recall ID 20V102000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V102000

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

What is recall 20V102000?

NHTSA recall 20V102000 was issued by Chtc Bus Group on February 21, 2020. It addresses: Non-compliant lift device/fmvss 403 & 404. The recall affects approximately 4 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chtc Bus Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V102000 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.