VAN HOOL C2045 2007: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08V126000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VAN HOOL | C2045 | 2007 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2008-06-20 | 2008-03-20 | 2008-03-20 |
Production Dates: 2004-03-01 - 2007-02-28
Manufacturers Involved: Van Hool N.V.
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 447
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VAN HOOL IS RECALLING 447 MY 2006-2007 C2045 MOTOR COACHES. THE B+ ALTERNATOR CABLE RETENTION ON THE C13 ENGINES MAY FAIL. THE FAILURE WOULD CONSIST OF BREAKAGE OF THE B+ RING TERMINAL.
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE DETACHING FROM THE REAR OF THE ALTERNATOR CAN CAUSE CABLE GROUNDING. THIS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY CABLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VAN HOOL AT 407-656-7977.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
