2004 VAN HOOL T2145 RECALL - #04V424000
RECALL FOR STEERING : HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST : HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE HOSE FITTINGS OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE FEED LINES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CRIMPED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2004 VAN HOOL T2145 |
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| Manufacturer |
VAN HOOL, N.V. |
| Manufactured between |
1/5/2003 - 11/6/2004 |
| Recalled on |
8/30/2004 |
| Influenced by |
VAN HOOL, N.V. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/21/2005 |
| # Affected |
107 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE HOSE FITTINGS OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE FEED LINES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CRIMPED. |
| Consequences |
IF THE HOSE SEPARATES FROM THE FITTING, FAILURE OF THE LINES AND THE LOSS OF PRESSURE WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASED STEERING FORCE NECESSARY FOR MANEUVERING THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND DETERMINE THE CONDITION OF THE CRIMP FITTINGS. IF IMPROPERLY CRIMPED, STEERING LINE REPLACEMENT WILL BE REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VAN HOOL AT 1-800-222-2871. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2004 VAN HOOL T2145 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2004 VAN HOOL T2145 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2004 VAN HOOL T2145 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES
2004 VAN HOOL T2145 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
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