Van Hool S2145 2000

Model S2145 made in 2000 by Van Hool got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling.

Model 2000

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 09/30/2000V (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.