LIFT-U: Safety Recalls in 2002

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by LIFT-U in 2002. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 20, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LIFT U/HYDRAULIC FLUID RESEVIOR

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.

NHTSA ID: 02E047000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 3,254

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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