Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V799000 Reported October 14, 2021

Wheelchair lift outer barrier may fail/fmvss 403

Q: What is recall 21V799000?

NHTSA recall 21V799000 was issued by Van Hool N.v. on October 14, 2021. It addresses: Wheelchair lift outer barrier may fail/fmvss 403. The recall affects approximately 422 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment Adaptive/mobility 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.

Van Hool N.v. · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · 422 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

21V799000

Manufacturer Campaign

P1528-SB2067

Manufacturer

Van Hool N.v.

Component

Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Vehicles Affected

422

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 14, 2021

Completion Rate

7.35

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Van Hool N.v. dealer and reference recall ID 21V799000 or campaign P1528-SB2067.
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 21V799000

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

What is recall 21V799000?

NHTSA recall 21V799000 was issued by Van Hool N.v. on October 14, 2021. It addresses: Wheelchair lift outer barrier may fail/fmvss 403. The recall affects approximately 422 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment Adaptive/mobility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Van Hool N.v. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V799000 or the manufacturer campaign number P1528-SB2067. 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.