2005–2007 Van Hool C2045 recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
The positive battery cable detaching from the rear of the alternator CAN cause cable grounding. This may result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V126000
- Manufacturer
- VAN HOOL N.V.
- Vehicles affected
- 447
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 20, 2008
- Built
- Mar 1, 2004 – Feb 28, 2007
- Recall started by
- ODI
- 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.