2004, 2006, 2013 Van Hool C2045 recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2004, 2006, and 2013 C2045 Coaches, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
💥 The risk
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
🔧 The fix
Van Hool's designated agent, ABC Bus, Inc., will notify Van Hool owners, and Sure Power will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2014. Van Hool's number for this recall is P725
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
- 14V276000
- Manufacturer recall #
- P725
- Manufacturer
- Van Hool N.V.
- Vehicles affected
- 18
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 26, 2014
- Built
- Dec 1, 2003 – Dec 31, 2012
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- 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.