2011 Van Hool C2045 | 2011 Van Hool T2145 | 2012 Van Hool C2045 | 2011 Van Hool T2140 — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Published October 15, 2012 · Recall initiated: October 12, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V495000, published October 15, 2012 and initiated October 12, 2012. Recalling firm: Van Hool N.V.; 2011 Van Hool C2045 | 2011 Van Hool T2145 | 2012 Van Hool C2045 | 2011 Van Hool T2140 — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VAN HOOL
- Model
- C2045
- Manufacturer
- Van Hool N.V.
- Lot
- 2011 VAN HOOL C2045 | 2011 VAN HOOL T2145 | 2012 VAN HOOL C2045 | 2011 VAN HOOL T2140
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Van Hool C2045 | 2011 Van Hool T2145 | 2012 Van Hool C2045 | 2011 Van Hool T2140 — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V495000 on October 15, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VAN HOOL. Model: C2045.