Van Hool C2045 2001
Model C2045 made in 2001 by Van Hool got 2 investigations there are 5 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had some investigations: electrical system, service brakes, air. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and latches/locks/linkages.
Model 2001
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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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | ||||||||||||||||
02V071001 | VAN HOOL, N.V. | from 06/01/1999 to 06/30/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 865 | ODI | VAN HOOL, N.V. (*) | 02/26/2002 | 03/13/2002 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | On certain transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers, the equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. the failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Vanner is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will inspect the buses for certain equalizers by the date code. the affected equalizers will be replaced by vanner. 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 vanner at 1-800-227-6937 or van hool/abc coach at 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). | |||||||||||||||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
06V128000 | VAN HOOL N.V. | from 03/01/1999 to 03/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 870 | 09/01/2006 | ODI | VAN HOOL, N.V. (*) | 04/24/2006 | 04/24/2006 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors installed in these motor coaches can fail. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A fire can result should the turbocharger fail. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (please see 06e019000) and will remedy these motor coaches. the engines will be repaired free of charge. owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or van hool at 1-407-656-7977. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
05V210000 | VAN HOOL, N.V. | from 09/01/1999 to 09/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 150 | 06/07/2005 | MFR | VAN HOOL, N.V. (*) | 05/09/2005 | 05/09/2005 | 571 | 217 | |||||
Defect Summary | Certain motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release. a mismatching of the emergency window latching components. the emergency window latching system may have been manufactured with a catch that is inappropriate for the latching system. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The mismatch could make the window open prematurely or inadvertently in the event of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the mismatched emergency window latching components free of charge. the recall began on june 7, 2005. owners may contact van hool at 877-427-7278. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Van hool recall no. wg 902.036.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. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - RESERVOIR | ||||||||||||||||
04V423000 | VAN HOOL, N.V. | from 09/01/1999 to 12/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 677 | 01/28/2005 | ODI | VAN HOOL, N.V. (*) | 08/30/2004 | 08/30/2004 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain motor coaches, the mounting brackets of two air tanks located above the drive axle air brakes may break loose. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this occurs, vibration weakens the attaching points and the brackets will break off. the spring brakes will stop the vehicle atomatically. this could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting brackets. the recall began on january 28, 2005. owners should contact van hool at 1-800-222-2871. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | ||||||||||||||||
04V422000 | VAN HOOL, N.V. | from 09/01/1999 to 12/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 408 | 01/18/2005 | ODI | VAN HOOL, N.V. (*) | 08/30/2004 | 08/30/2004 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain motor coaches with cummins and detroit engines, the top of the main junction box is open and while using the luggage door the gas strut may drop into the main junction box. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this occurs, it may break some fuses or relays, causing electrical shorts. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a top cover panel to the junction box to eliminate anything from dropping into the junction box. also the strut will be replaced. the recall began on january 18, 2005. owners should contact van hool at 1-800-222-2871. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - SOLENOID | |||||
SB-1234 | 11/17/2009 | 10033324 | Van hool coaches: starter solenoid flyback diode. all coaches featuring multiplex technology. in the main junction box of the units, multiconnector pin e11 of multiplex node 4 (part #10690971) has been connected to the starter motor sole | 08/09/2010 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
CSB-2009-001 | 03/25/2009 | 10030269 | Van hool bus: coolant line service. bulletin includes 2 sections. sec. 1 replacement of coolant hoses and sec. 2 installation of brackets for coolant line retention. no model years listed. *pe | 09/16/2009 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
CSB-2009-001 | 03/25/2009 | 10030269 | Van hool bus: coolant line service. bulletin includes 2 sections. sec. 1 replacement of coolant hoses and sec. 2 installation of brackets for coolant line retention. no model years listed. *pe | 09/16/2009 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
CSB-2009-001 | 03/25/2009 | 10031007 | Abc co. (van hool inc.): coolant line service. there are 2 sections. section 1 covers replacement of coolant hoses and section 2 covers installation of brackets for coolant line retention. both sections are included in this bulletin so | 12/30/2009 | |
CSB-2009-001 | 03/25/2009 | 10030269 | Van hool bus: coolant line service. bulletin includes 2 sections. sec. 1 replacement of coolant hoses and sec. 2 installation of brackets for coolant line retention. no model years listed. *pe | 09/16/2009 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||
PE04048 | VAN HOOL, N.V. (*) | 06/22/2004 | 09/01/2004 | LUGGAGE STRUT ARM SHORTS CIRCUITS | 04V422000 | |
This investigation was opened to evaluate van hool's decision to conduct a field service campaign instead of a safety recall to replace a defective luggage compartment door strut.this type of failure could result in the strut arm making contact and shorting against the main electrical junction box.as a result of the agency | ||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||
PE04047 | VAN HOOL, N.V. (*) | 06/18/2004 | 08/30/2004 | SERVICE BRAKE SUPPLY TANK SEPARATION | 04V423000 | |
This investigation was opened to evaluate van hool's decision to conduct a field service campaign instead of a safety recall to repair the service brake air tank mounting brackets that are failing.this type of failure could result in the loss of air pressure necessary for proper service brake application.in addition, there is the possibility that the detached air tank could separate from the bus, striking vehicles operating behind or around the affected bus.as the result of the agency |