Recall
Van Hool C2045 — 04V423000
NHTSA ID
04V423000
Make
Van Hool
Model
C2045
Years Affected
2000
Recall Date
2004-08-30
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Units Affected
677
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE MOUNTING BRACKETS OF TWO AIR TANKS LOCATED ABOVE THE DRIVE AXLE AIR BRAKES MAY BREAK LOOSE.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, VIBRATION WEAKENS THE ATTACHING POINTS AND THE BRACKETS WILL BREAK OFF. THE SPRING BRAKES WILL STOP THE VEHICLE ATOMATICALLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOUNTING BRACKETS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VAN HOOL AT 1-800-222-2871.