Van Hool C2045 2008
Model C2045 made in 2008 by Van Hool got 2 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and visibility.
Model 2008
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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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
08V581000 | VAN HOOL N.V. | from 11/21/2007 to 10/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 76 | 01/07/2009 | MFR | VAN HOOL N.V. | 11/05/2008 | 11/05/2008 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This may result in a fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | ||||||||||||||||
10V603000 | VAN HOOL N.V. | from 03/01/2006 to 11/30/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 1673 | MFR | VAN HOOL N.V. | 12/01/2010 | 12/06/2010 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Van 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 Summary | Excessive 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 Summary | Van 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owners 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
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 |