2011 VAN HOOL T2145 RECALL - #12V257000
RECALL FOR ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
VAN HOOL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 C2045, 2011-2012 T2140, 2010-2011 T2145 AND 2011 TD925 MOTORCOACHES, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MODULES, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2005, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 VAN HOOL T2145 |
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| Manufacturer |
VAN HOOL N.V. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
6/7/2012 |
| Influenced by |
VAN HOOL N.V. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/2/2012 |
| # Affected |
17 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
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| Description |
VAN HOOL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 C2045, 2011-2012 T2140, 2010-2011 T2145 AND 2011 TD925 MOTORCOACHES, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MODULES, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2005, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE. |
| Consequences |
THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
VAN HOOL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS VIA ITS DEALER ABC BUS INC. AND REPLACE THE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR ABC BUS, INC. TOLL FREE AT 1-877-427-7278. |
| Notes |
VAN HOOL?S RECALL NUMBER IS P689.OWNERS 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. |
| See also |
2011 VAN HOOL T2145 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2011 VAN HOOL T2145 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2011 VAN HOOL T2145 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2011 VAN HOOL T2145 Recall for SEATS
2011 VAN HOOL T2145 Recall for STEERING
2011 VAN HOOL T2145 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2011 VAN HOOL T2145 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
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