Recall
Van Hool C2045 — 08V581000
NHTSA ID
08V581000
Make
Van Hool
Model
C2045
Years Affected
2008
Recall Date
2008-11-05
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Units Affected
76
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VAN HOOL IS RECALLING 76 MY 2008-2009 C2045 AND T2145 MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C13 DIESEL ENGINES. THE EXTENSION PIPES ATTACHED TO THE AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE (ARD) MAY DEVELOP A HOLE, AND HEAT AND FLAME MAY ESCAPE DURING A REGENERATION OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER.
Consequence
THIS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
VAN HOOL IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 08E054). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986 OR VAN HOOL AT 1-407-656-7977.