1999 VAN HOOL T2100 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

01V175000 on 06/03/2001

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Manufactured:

08/31/1997 - 11/29/1999

Affected:

1,838

Defect:

Vehicle description: transit buses. these buses were built with a 1200mm or 800mm brake hose. depending on how this hose was mounted, there is a possibility of excessive stress on this hose causing cracking close to the brake chamber as well as at the mounting clamps.

Consequence:

The crack could be severe enough to cause air pressure leakage to the front brakes during brake application, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the front brake hoses. owner notification mailing begam december 7, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact abc coach/van hool at 1-800-222-2871.

Notes:

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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Campaign:

03V236000 on 07/08/2003

Component:

Unknown or other

Manufactured:

12/31/1998 - 12/30/1999

Affected:

14

Defect:

On certain motor coaches equipped with a chz wheelchair lift supplied by koslift, due to a specification change, the mounting pedestal of the telescopic cylinder may crack and break.

Consequence:

This could increase the risk of personal injury to a wheelchair occupant using the lift.

Correction:

Dealers will add reinforcements to the pedestal area. owner notification began july 1, 2003. owners should contact koslift by fax to 31-36-522-6205 or e-mail to mobility!koslift.com before carrying out the modification and/or abc bus at 1-800-222-2871.

Notes:

Van hool/abc bus recall no. chz 99-197.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1999 VAN HOOL T2100 TSB

Bulletin:

SB-1229

Component:

061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel

Summary:

Van hool coach/bus: it has been determined that a defect may occur with respect to the vehicle interface harness connector and shroud that connect to the engine ecu. affected vehicles t2100 and c2045. no model years listed.

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