VAN HOOL C2045 2006: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V276000

Make Model Year
VAN HOOL C2045 2006
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-08-26 2014-05-23 2014-05-23

Production Dates: 2003-12-01 - 2012-12-31

Manufacturers Involved: Van Hool N.V.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: P725

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Van Hool N.V. "Van Hool" is recalling certain model year 2004, 2006, and 2013 C2045 Coaches, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

Consequence

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Van Hool's designated agent, ABC Bus, Inc., will notify Van Hool owners, and Sure Power will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2014. Van Hool's number for this recall is P725

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.