2006 VAN HOOL T2140 Recalls (2)
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 10V603000 on 12/05/2010
- Component:
- Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:interior
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/2006 - 06/29/2010
- Affected:
- 1,673
- Defect:
- Van hool is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2011 transit buses and motorcoaches manufactured from august 2002 through october 2010, equipped with hadley remote mirror switches, part numbers 509vh and 509vh1f. the rear view mirror switch may overheat, causing the plastic housing to melt.
- Consequence:
- Excessive heating can cause a fire resulting in smoke, operator distraction, or personal injury. an overheated mirror switch could cause the exterior rear view mirrors to not operate. the mirrors may not adjust properly from the interior switch or operate poorly. therefore, the driver may not be able to have full use of the rear view mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Van hool will notify owners via its dealer abc bus inc. owners will have the choice to perform the repair themselves or to take the vehicle(s) to an abc-location for repair, free of charge. the safety recall began on january 10, 2011. owners may contact the warranty administrator for abc bus, inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278.
- Notes:
- Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
2006 VAN HOOL T2140 TSBs (4)
- Bulletin:
- SB1213
- Component:
- 136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
- Summary:
- Van hool -- product improvement - doga wiper motor change. *nj
- 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:
- SB1328
- Component:
- 021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
- Summary:
- Service information: dana wheel bearing end-play dana, manufacturer of axles, has informed van hool that the procedure for checking the wheel bearing end-play has been changed. this change is related to the following axles: ? dana 11.36
- Bulletin:
- 1261A
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Service information: bevel gear of front axle steering system service records have shown that the grease in the bevel gear could affect performance at very low temperatures (below -20°c/-4°f). if the grease in the bevel gear becomes hard e
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