Van Hool C2045 2006

Model C2045 made in 2006 by Van Hool got 2 investigations there are 5 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had some investigations: electrical system, visibility. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment and visibility.

Model 2006

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
08V126000VAN HOOL N.V.from 03/01/2004 to 02/28/2007V (Vehicle)44706/20/2008ODIVAN HOOL N.V.03/20/200803/20/2008
Defect SummaryVan 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.
Consequence SummaryThe positive battery cable detaching from the rear of the alternator can cause cable grounding. this may result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers 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.
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.
EQUIPMENT
07V186000VAN HOOL N.V.from 01/01/2003 to 12/31/2006V (Vehicle)45001/10/2009MFRVAN HOOL N.V.04/27/200704/27/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain motor coaches equipped with zf/arens as tronic shift selectors, a cell phone placed in the proximity of the shifter touch pad could cause the display to change from r (reverse) to d (drive) should the phone receive a call.
Consequence SummaryThis interference can cause improper shifting of the transmission, as forward gear can be engaged from neutral only, if the vehicle has been stopped, and if the brake pedal has been depressed. if the malfunction occurs while 'r' (reverse) is being selected, the shifter may possibly change to 'd' (drive), increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryVan hool is working with zf/arens to develop a more effective remedy for this campaign. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact van hool at 1-800-222-2871 or zf at 1-734-416-6200.
NotesCustomers 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.
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR
10V603000VAN HOOL N.V.from 03/01/2006 to 11/30/2010V (Vehicle)1673MFRVAN HOOL N.V.12/01/201012/06/2010
Defect SummaryVan hool is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2011 transit buses and motorcoaches manufactured from august 2002 through october 2010, equipped with hadley remote mirror switches, part numbers 509vh and 509vh1f. the rear view mirror switch may overheat, causing the plastic housing to melt.
Consequence SummaryExcessive heating can cause a fire resulting in smoke, operator distraction, or personal injury. an overheated mirror switch could cause the exterior rear view mirrors to not operate. the mirrors may not adjust properly from the interior switch or operate poorly. therefore, the driver may not be able to have full use of the rear view mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryVan hool will notify owners via its dealer abc bus inc. owners will have the choice to perform the repair themselves or to take the vehicle(s) to an abc-location for repair, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a notification schedule. owners may contact the warranty administrator for abc bus, inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278.
NotesOwners 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 .
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES
08V237000VAN HOOL N.V.from 01/01/2004 to 07/31/2007V (Vehicle)14907/23/2008ODIVAN HOOL N.V.05/28/200805/28/2008
Defect SummaryVan hool is recalling 149 my 2004-2007 c2045, t2140, and t2145 motor coaches equipped with doga windshield wiper systems. linkages were poorly finished. this could lead to a misalignment of the windshield wiper system, blocking the motor.
Consequence SummaryFailure of the wiper linkages will lead to wiper system breakdown. the operator will have reduced visibility which could result in a crash.
Corrective SummaryVan hool is working with doga and doga will replace the wiper motor free of charge. the recall began on july 23, 2008. owners may contact van hool (abc companies) at 1-407-656-7977.
NotesVan hool recall no. 1213.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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
118305/04/200610020178Headlamp assembly - seals. *tt08/04/2006
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
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
SB121301/18/200810024350Van hool -- product improvement - doga wiper motor change. *nj04/08/2008
WHEELS
118405/18/200610020179Top coating wheels. *tt08/04/2006

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PE08003VAN HOOL N.V.01/23/200803/26/2008ALTERNATOR B+ CABLE RETENTION08V126000
 This investigation started from a technical service bulletin review.during the investigation, odi expressed concern about the fire risk posed from a shorting battery cable. van hool revisited the issue and decided to conduct a safety recall.under the safety recall, van hool will add an additional clamp to hold the rear of the battery cable for improved retention.the recall action resolves the issues raised by this investigation. accordingly, this investigation is closed.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
PE08023VAN HOOL N.V.03/26/200807/21/2008WINDSHIELD WIPER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM08V237000
 A january 2008 service bulletin suggests that certain model buses should upgrade to a high torque wiper motor.the tsb also alluded to wiper motor failures. therefore, odi opened this investigation to determine the failure mode, frequency and safety significance since the wiper system is considered to be a critical item of safety equipment and is required by a federal standard. van hool re-evaluated the issue and decided to conduct a safety recall. van hool determined that there was an issue, but it was an issue with improperly finished linkage components that were causing the wiper motor to fail. all wiper motor linkages on the affected buses will be replaced under the recall. the recall action resolves the issues raised by this investigation. accordingly, this investigation is closed.