Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 12V-495 · Van Hool vehicles
VAN HOOL N.V. recall 12V-495 covers 138 Van Hool vehicles for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on October 12, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V495000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the alternator overheats, the components may melt, possibly resulting in smoke and creating the potential risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix
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.
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.
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 September 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.