7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Posted on: 2002-03-13
Description
On certain transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers, the equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
Consequence
Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.
Corrective Action
Vanner is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect the buses for certain equalizers by the date code. The affected equalizers will be replaced by vanner. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vanner at 1-800-227-6937 or van hool/abc coach at 407-656-7977.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR
Posted on: 2004-08-30
Description
On certain motor coaches, the mounting brackets of two air tanks located above the drive axle air brakes may break loose.
Consequence
If this occurs, vibration weakens the attaching points and the brackets will break off. The spring brakes will stop the vehicle atomatically. This could result in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting brackets. The recall began on january 28, 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).
DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE
Posted on: 2004-08-30
Description
On certain motor coaches with cummins and detroit engines, the top of the main junction box is open and while using the luggage door the gas strut may drop into the main junction box.
Consequence
If this occurs, it may break some fuses or relays, causing electrical shorts.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a top cover panel to the junction box to eliminate anything from dropping into the junction box. Also the strut will be replaced. The recall began on january 18, 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).
DEFECT #4 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2006-04-24
Description
On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors installed in these motor coaches can fail.
Consequence
A fire can result should the turbocharger fail.
Corrective Action
Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (please see 06e019000) and will remedy these motor coaches. The engines will be repaired free of charge. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or van hool at 1-407-656-7977.
Notes
Customers may 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.
DEFECT #5 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Posted on: 2005-05-09
Description
Certain motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release. A mismatching of the emergency window latching components. The emergency window latching system may have been manufactured with a catch that is inappropriate for the latching system.
Consequence
The mismatch could make the window open prematurely or inadvertently in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the mismatched emergency window latching components free of charge. The recall began on june 7, 2005. Owners may contact van hool at 877-427-7278.
Notes
Van hool recall no. Wg 902.036.customers 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.
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Posted on: 2021-10-14
Description
Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain 2000-2014 c2045, 2016 cx45, and 1998-2013 t2145 vehicles equipped with ricon baylift wheelchair lifts. When the lift's outer barrier is fully deployed, it may not withstand a sufficient amount of force, which could cause it to fail. As such, these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 403, platform lift systems.
Consequence
In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.
Corrective Action
Ricon will reinforce the outer barrier with additional supports, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on november 30, 2021. Owners may contact van hool's customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977. Van hool's number for this recall is p1528-sb2067.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #7 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Posted on: 2021-10-14
Description
Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain 2000-2014 c2045, 2016 cx45, and 1998-2013 t2145 vehicles equipped with ricon baylift wheelchair lifts. When the lift's outer barrier is fully deployed, it may not withstand a sufficient amount of force, which could cause it to fail. As such, these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 403, platform lift systems.
Consequence
In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.
Corrective Action
Ricon will reinforce the outer barrier with additional supports, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on november 30, 2021. Owners may contact van hool's customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977. Van hool's number for this recall is p1528-sb2067.
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.nhtsa.gov.