VAN HOOL C2045 2008: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08V581000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VAN HOOL | C2045 | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2009-01-07 | 2008-11-05 | 2008-11-05 |
Production Dates: 2007-11-21 - 2008-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: Van Hool N.V.
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 76
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VAN HOOL IS RECALLING 76 MY 2008-2009 C2045 AND T2145 MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C13 DIESEL ENGINES. THE EXTENSION PIPES ATTACHED TO THE AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE "ARD" MAY DEVELOP A HOLE, AND HEAT AND FLAME MAY ESCAPE DURING A REGENERATION OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER.
THIS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD.
VAN HOOL IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES "PLEASE SEE 08E054". OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986 OR VAN HOOL AT 1-407-656-7977.
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.
