Van Hool C2045 2011

Model C2045 made in 2011 by Van Hool got 4 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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
12V495000VAN HOOL N.V.from 11/01/2010 to 09/30/2011V (Vehicle)13812/05/2012MFRVan Hool N.V.10/12/201210/15/2012
Defect SummaryVan 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 SummaryIf the alternator overheats, the components may melt, possibly resulting in smoke and creating the potential risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryVan 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.
NotesVan 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
12V257000VAN HOOL N.V. V (Vehicle)1707/02/2012MFRVAN HOOL N.V.06/07/201206/07/2012
Defect SummaryVan 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 SummaryThe vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryVan 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.
NotesVan hool
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
12V286000VAN HOOL N.V. V (Vehicle)203MFRVAN HOOL N.V.06/21/201206/21/2012
Defect SummaryVan 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 SummaryA 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 SummaryVan 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.
NotesVan hool
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 .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
SB124101/07/201110037688Ready06/03/2011
SB124101/07/201110037688Van hool: the rear view mirror switch may overheat and cause a fire hazard and inoperative movement of mirrors. *rm06/03/2011