Van Hool T2145 2011
Model T2145 made in 2011 by Van Hool got 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding visibility. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and electronic stability control.
Model 2011
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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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
12V495000 | VAN HOOL N.V. | from 09/01/2010 to 05/31/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 138 | 12/05/2012 | MFR | Van Hool N.V. | 10/12/2012 | 10/15/2012 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Van hool is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 c2045, and model year 2011 t2140 and t2145 motorcoaches manufactured from september 2010 through september 2011, equipped with a daimler dd13 engine without ground cables installed on the prestolite ac172 alternators. internal corrosion may cause the alternator components to overheat. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the alternator overheats, the components may melt, possibly resulting in smoke and creating the potential risk of a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Van hool through their us agent, abc bus, inc., will notify owners, and dealers will add external ground cables to the alternators, free of charge. the safety recall began on december 5, 2012. owners may contact the warranty administrator for abc bus, inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Van hool's recall campaign number is p701.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
12V257000 | VAN HOOL N.V. | V (Vehicle) | 17 | 07/02/2012 | MFR | VAN HOOL N.V. | 06/07/2012 | 06/07/2012 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Van hool is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 c2045, 2011-2012 t2140, 2010-2011 t2145 and 2011 td925 motorcoaches, equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules, manufactured from august 2005, through september 2011. under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. this might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Van hool will notify owners via its dealer abc bus inc. and replace the control module free of charge. the recall began on july 2, 2012. owners may contact the warranty administrator for abc bus, inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Van hool | |||||||||||||||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
12V286000 | VAN HOOL N.V. | V (Vehicle) | 203 | MFR | VAN HOOL N.V. | 06/21/2012 | 06/21/2012 | |||||||||
Defect Summary | Van hool is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 c2045, t2140, and t2145 vehicles, equipped with a detroit diesel dd13 engine. the pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. as a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Van hool is working with daimler trucks north america to repair these motorcoaches (please see 12e009000). where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall began on june 15, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-445-1980 or abc bus, inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Van hool |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
SB1241 | 01/07/2011 | 10037688 | Ready | 06/03/2011 | |
SB1241 | 01/07/2011 | 10037688 | Van hool: the rear view mirror switch may overheat and cause a fire hazard and inoperative movement of mirrors. *rm | 06/03/2011 |