2004 VAN HOOL T2145 Recalls (4)

Campaign:
04V424000 on 08/29/2004
Component:
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Manufactured:
01/04/2003 - 11/05/2004
Affected:
107
Defect:
On certain motor coaches, the hose fittings of the power steering pressure feed lines may have been improperly crimped.
Consequence:
If the hose separates from the fitting, failure of the lines and the loss of pressure will result in an increased steering force necessary for maneuvering the vehicle and a crash may occur.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and determine the condition of the crimp fittings. if improperly crimped, steering line replacement will be required. the recall began on january 21, 2005. owners should contact van hool at 1-800-222-2871.
Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
06V128000 on 04/23/2006
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
02/28/1999 - 03/30/2006
Affected:
870
Defect:
On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors installed in these motor coaches can fail.
Consequence:
A fire can result should the turbocharger fail.
Correction:
Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (please see 06e019000) and will remedy these motor coaches. the engines will be repaired free of charge. owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or van hool at 1-407-656-7977.
Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
07V186000 on 04/26/2007
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
12/31/2002 - 12/30/2006
Affected:
450
Defect:
On certain motor coaches equipped with zf/arens as tronic shift selectors, a cell phone placed in the proximity of the shifter touch pad could cause the display to change from "r" (reverse) to "d" (drive) should the phone receive a call.
Consequence:
This interference can cause improper shifting of the transmission, as forward gear can be engaged from neutral only, if the vehicle has been stopped, and if the brake pedal has been depressed. if the malfunction occurs while 'r' (reverse) is being selected, the shifter may possibly change to 'd' (drive), increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Van hool is working with zf/arens to develop a more effective remedy for this campaign. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact van hool at 1-800-222-2871 or zf at 1-734-416-6200.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
08V237000 on 05/27/2008
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Manufactured:
12/31/2003 - 07/30/2007
Affected:
149
Defect:
Van hool is recalling 149 my 2004-2007 c2045, t2140, and t2145 motor coaches equipped with doga windshield wiper systems. linkages were poorly finished. this could lead to a misalignment of the windshield wiper system, blocking the motor.
Consequence:
Failure of the wiper linkages will lead to wiper system breakdown. the operator will have reduced visibility which could result in a crash.
Correction:
Van hool is working with doga and doga will replace the wiper motor free of charge. the recall began on july 23, 2008. owners may contact van hool (abc companies) at 1-407-656-7977.
Notes:
Van hool recall no. 1213.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2004 VAN HOOL T2145 TSBs (4)

Bulletin:
CSB-2009-001
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Van hool bus: coolant line service. bulletin includes 2 sections. sec. 1 replacement of coolant hoses and sec. 2 installation of brackets for coolant line retention. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
CSB-2009-001
Component:
103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:
Abc co. (van hool inc.): coolant line service. there are 2 sections. section 1 covers replacement of coolant hoses and section 2 covers installation of brackets for coolant line retention. both sections are included in this bulletin so
Bulletin:
SB-1234
Component:
113100 electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid
Summary:
Van hool coaches: starter solenoid flyback diode. all coaches featuring multiplex technology. in the main junction box of the units, multiconnector pin e11 of multiplex node 4 (part #10690971) has been connected to the starter motor sole
Bulletin:
SB-1270
Component:
106200 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Summary:
Van hool bus: due to axle shafts being subjected to incorrect heat treatment, that can result in failure, can cause shafts to be subjected to adverse or extreme operating conditions and need axle shafts replaced. model t2145, c2045, cx45.

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