Van Hool T2145 2001

Model T2145 made in 2001 by Van Hool got 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling.

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 10/01/1997 to 08/31/2001V (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.

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
VISIBILITY
PE01016VAN HOOL, N.V. (*)05/03/200105/31/2001WIPER ARM01E029000
 Alleged that the wiper lever that connects the windshield wiper arms to the wiper motor may loosen without warning.
PE01016VAN HOOL, N.V. (*)05/03/200105/31/2001WIPER ARM01V176000
 Alleged that the wiper lever that connects the windshield wiper arms to the wiper motor may loosen without warning.