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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 12V495📅 Oct 15, 2012

2011–2012 Van Hool C2045 & 2011 Van Hool T2140 + 1 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Van Hool is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 C2045, and model year 2011 T2140 and T2145 motorcoaches manufactured from September 2010 through September 2011, equipped with a Daimler DD13 engine without ground cables installed on the Prestolite AC172 alternators. Internal corrosion may cause the alternator components to overheat.

💥 The risk

If the alternator overheats, the components may melt, possibly resulting in smoke and creating the potential risk of a vehicle fire.

🔧 The fix

Van Hool through their US agent, ABC Bus, Inc., will notify owners, and dealers will add external ground cables to the alternators, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 5, 2012. Owners may contact the warranty administrator for ABC Bus, Inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278.

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
12V495000
Manufacturer recall #
P701
Manufacturer
VAN HOOL N.V.
Vehicles affected
138
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Owner phone
1-877-427-7278
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 5, 2012
Built
Sep 1, 2010 – May 31, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Van Hool's recall campaign number is P701.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V495 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V495?

2011–2012 Van Hool C2045 & 2011 Van Hool T2140 + 1 more. 138 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Van Hool dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-427-7278.