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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V276000

2013 Van Hool C2045 | 2006 Van Hool C2045 | 2004 Van Hool C2045 — Electrical system

Published May 23, 2014 · Recall initiated: May 23, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V276000, published May 23, 2014. Recalling firm: Van Hool N.V.; 2013 Van Hool C2045 | 2006 Van Hool C2045 | 2004 Van Hool C2045 — Electrical system.

What's the hazard

Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2004, 2006, and 2013 C2045 Coaches, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

What to do

Van Hool's designated agent, ABC Bus, Inc., will notify Van Hool owners, and Sure Power will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2014. Van Hool's number for this recall is P725

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Recall details

Brand
VAN HOOL
Model
C2045
Manufacturer
Van Hool N.V.
Lot
2013 VAN HOOL C2045 | 2006 VAN HOOL C2045 | 2004 VAN HOOL C2045
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Van Hool C2045 | 2006 Van Hool C2045 | 2004 Van Hool C2045 — Electrical system recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V276000 on May 23, 2014. Reported hazard: Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2004, 2006, and 2013 C2045 Coaches, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

What should I do if I have this product?

Van Hool's designated agent, ABC Bus, Inc., will notify Van Hool owners, and Sure Power will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2014. Van Hool's number for this recall is P725

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VAN HOOL. Model: C2045.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)