Van Hool C2000 2000
Model C2000 made in 2000 by Van Hool got 3 investigations as well as 2 recalls. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic and visibility. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic and visibility.
Model 2000
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V175000 | VAN HOOL, N.V. | from 09/01/1999 to 12/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 1838 | 12/07/2001 | ODI | VAN HOOL, N.V. (*) | 05/25/2001 | 06/04/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit buses. these buses were built with a 1200mm or 800mm brake hose. depending on how this hose was mounted, there is a possibility of excessive stress on this hose causing cracking close to the brake chamber as well as at the mounting clamps. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The crack could be severe enough to cause air pressure leakage to the front brakes during brake application, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the front brake hoses. owner notification mailing begam december 7, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact abc coach/van hool at 1-800-222-2871. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V176000 | VAN HOOL, N.V. | from 09/01/1999 to 05/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 1364 | 07/24/2001 | ODI | VAN HOOL, N.V. (*) | 05/25/2001 | 06/04/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit buses. the windshield wiper lever may be incorrectly secured. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The lever could disengage from the pivot shaft causing the wipers to become inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The windshield wiper lever will be changed on these vehicles. owner notification began july 24, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact abc coach/van hool at 1-407-656-7977. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE01015 | VAN HOOL, N.V. (*) | 04/30/2001 | 05/31/2001 | FRONT BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE | 01V175000 | |
| Alleged that the front brake hoses are rupturing where they are clamped to the front control arm.a ruptured brake hose will cause loss of front brakes | ||||||
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| PE01016 | VAN HOOL, N.V. (*) | 05/03/2001 | 05/31/2001 | WIPER ARM | 01V176000 | |
| Alleged that the wiper lever that connects the windshield wiper arms to the wiper motor may loosen without warning. | ||||||
| PE01016 | VAN HOOL, N.V. (*) | 05/03/2001 | 05/31/2001 | WIPER ARM | 01E029000 | |
| Alleged that the wiper lever that connects the windshield wiper arms to the wiper motor may loosen without warning. | ||||||