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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
02V071001VAN HOOL, N.V.from 06/01/1999 to 06/30/2001V (Vehicle)865ODIVAN HOOL, N.V. (*)02/26/200203/13/2002
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryWithout 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 SummaryVanner 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.
NotesAlso 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
06V128000VAN HOOL N.V.from 03/01/1999 to 03/31/2006V (Vehicle)87009/01/2006ODIVAN HOOL, N.V. (*)04/24/200604/24/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors installed in these motor coaches can fail.
Consequence SummaryA fire can result should the turbocharger fail.
Corrective SummaryDetroit 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.
NotesCustomers 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
05V210000VAN HOOL, N.V.from 09/01/1999 to 09/30/2000V (Vehicle)15006/07/2005MFRVAN HOOL, N.V. (*)05/09/200505/09/2005571217
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThe mismatch could make the window open prematurely or inadvertently in the event of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesVan 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
04V423000VAN HOOL, N.V.from 09/01/1999 to 12/31/2001V (Vehicle)67701/28/2005ODIVAN HOOL, N.V. (*)08/30/200408/30/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain motor coaches, the mounting brackets of two air tanks located above the drive axle air brakes may break loose.
Consequence SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers will inspect and replace the mounting brackets. the recall began on january 28, 2005. owners should contact van hool at 1-800-222-2871.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE
04V422000VAN HOOL, N.V.from 09/01/1999 to 12/31/2000V (Vehicle)40801/18/2005ODIVAN HOOL, N.V. (*)08/30/200408/30/2004
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryIf this occurs, it may break some fuses or relays, causing electrical shorts.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - SOLENOID
SB-123411/17/200910033324Van 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 sole08/09/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
CSB-2009-00103/25/200910030269Van 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. *pe09/16/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
CSB-2009-00103/25/200910030269Van 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. *pe09/16/2009
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
CSB-2009-00103/25/200910031007Abc 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 so12/30/2009
CSB-2009-00103/25/200910030269Van 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. *pe09/16/2009

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
PE04048VAN HOOL, N.V. (*)06/22/200409/01/2004LUGGAGE STRUT ARM SHORTS CIRCUITS04V422000
 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
PE04047VAN HOOL, N.V. (*)06/18/200408/30/2004SERVICE BRAKE SUPPLY TANK SEPARATION04V423000
 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