2004–2007 Van Hool C2045 & 2004–2007 Van Hool T2140 + 1 more recall: windows, wipers & mirrors
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Failure of the wiper linkages will lead to wiper system breakdown. The operator will have reduced visibility which could result in a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 08V237000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 1213
- Manufacturer
- VAN HOOL N.V.
- Vehicles affected
- 149
- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 23, 2008
- Built
- Jan 1, 2004 – Jul 31, 2007
- Recall started by
- ODI
- 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.