2011 VAN HOOL T2140 RECALL - #12V495000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 VAN HOOL T2140 |
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| Manufacturer |
VAN HOOL N.V. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2011 - 1/31/2011 |
| Recalled on |
10/15/2012 |
| Influenced by |
VAN HOOL N.V. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/5/2012 |
| # Affected |
138 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
If the alternator overheats, the components may melt, possibly resulting in smoke and creating the potential risk of a vehicle fire. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2011 VAN HOOL T2140 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2011 VAN HOOL T2140 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2011 VAN HOOL T2140 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2011 VAN HOOL T2140 Recall for STEERING
2011 VAN HOOL T2140 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
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