1998 VAN HOOL T2100 Recall

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).

1998 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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