Recall
Van Hool C2045 — 08V126000
NHTSA ID
08V126000
Make
Van Hool
Model
C2045
Years Affected
2007
Recall Date
2008-03-20
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Units Affected
447
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE DETACHING FROM THE REAR OF THE ALTERNATOR CAN CAUSE CABLE GROUNDING. THIS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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.