Engine and engine coolingRecall 08V-126 · 2005–2007 Van Hool C2045
VAN HOOL N.V. recall 08V-126 covers 447 2005–2007 Van Hool C2045 for a engine and engine cooling problem, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V126000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
VAN HOOL IS RECALLING 447 MY 2006-2007 C2045 MOTOR COACHES. THE B+ ALTERNATOR CABLE RETENTION ON THE C13 ENGINES MAY FAIL. THE FAILURE WOULD CONSIST OF BREAKAGE OF THE B+ RING TERMINAL.
The risk
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE DETACHING FROM THE REAR OF THE ALTERNATOR CAN CAUSE CABLE GROUNDING. THIS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY CABLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VAN HOOL AT 407-656-7977.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 2004 to February 28, 2007. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- ALTERNATOR B+ CABLE RETENTIONNHTSA