2007 VAN HOOL C2045 Recalls (4)

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:
08V126000 on 03/19/2008
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Manufactured:
02/29/2004 - 02/27/2007
Affected:
447
Defect:
Van hool is recalling 447 my 2006-2007 c2045 motor coaches. the b+ alternator cable retention on the c13 engines may fail. the failure would consist of breakage of the b+ ring terminal.
Consequence:
The positive battery cable detaching from the rear of the alternator can cause cable grounding. this may result in a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary cables free of charge. the recall began on june 20, 2008. owners may contact van hool at 407-656-7977.
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.

Campaign:
10V603000 on 12/05/2010
Component:
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:interior
Manufactured:
02/28/2006 - 11/29/2010
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> .

2007 VAN HOOL C2045 TSBs (8)

Bulletin:
1205
Component:
171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:
Lift door latch cover - van hool c2045 with wheel chair lift. *nj
Bulletin:
SB1213
Component:
136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Summary:
Van hool -- product improvement - doga wiper motor change. *nj
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:
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
Bulletin:
SB1252
Component:
162700 structure:body:trunk lid
Summary:
Change weather strip mounting lip of luggage compartment door.

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