Van Hool C2045 2006

• Recall 231349 [USA]: 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.
  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."
  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.
  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.

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• Recall 103865 [USA]: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
  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.
  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
  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.

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• Recall 86214 [USA]: Excessive heating can cause a fire resulting in smoke, operator distraction, or personal injury. an overheated mirror switch could cause the exterior rear view mirrors to not operate. the mirrors may not adjust properly from the interior switch or operate poorly. therefore, the driver may not be able to have full use of the rear view mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Van hool is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2011 transit buses and motorcoaches manufactured from august 2002 through october 2010, equipped with hadley remote mirror switches, part numbers 509vh and 509vh1f. The rear view mirror switch may overheat, causing the plastic housing to melt.
  van hool will notify owners via its dealer abc bus inc. Owners will have the choice to perform the repair themselves or to take the vehicle(s) to an abc-location for repair, free of charge. The safety recall began on january 10, 2011. Owners may contact the warranty administrator for abc bus, inc. Toll free at 1-877-427-7278.
  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 .

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• Recall 72824 [USA]: Failure of the wiper linkages will lead to wiper system breakdown. the operator will have reduced visibility which could result in a crash.
  Van hool is recalling 149 my 2004-2007 C2045, t2140, and t2145 motor coaches equipped with doga windshield wiper systems. Linkages were poorly finished. This could lead to a misalignment of the windshield wiper system, blocking the motor.
  van hool is working with doga and doga will replace the wiper motor free of charge. The recall began on july 23, 2008. Owners may contact van hool (abc companies) at 1-407-656-7977.
  van hool recall no. 1213.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.

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• Recall 72664 [USA]: The positive battery cable detaching from the rear of the alternator can cause cable grounding. this may result in a fire.
  Van hool is recalling 447 my 2006-2007 C2045 motor coaches. The b+ alternator cable retention on the c13 engines may fail. The failure would consist of breakage of the b+ ring terminal.
  dealers will inspect and replace the necessary cables free of charge. The recall began on june 20, 2008. Owners may contact van hool at 407-656-7977.
  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.

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• Recall 31916 [USA]: This interference can cause improper shifting of the transmission, as forward gear can be engaged from neutral only, if the vehicle has been stopped, and if the brake pedal has been depressed. if the malfunction occurs while 'r' (reverse) is being selected, the shifter may possibly change to 'd' (drive), increasing the risk of a crash.
  On certain motor coaches equipped with zf/arens as tronic shift selectors, a cell phone placed in the proximity of the shifter touch pad could cause the display to change from "r" (reverse) to "d" (drive) should the phone receive a call.
  van hool is working with zf/arens to develop a more effective remedy for this campaign. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact van hool at 1-800-222-2871 or zf at 1-734-416-6200.
  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.

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• Recall 48227 [USA]: A fire can result should the turbocharger fail.
  On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors installed in these motor coaches can fail.
  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.
  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.

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• Recall 2009075 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain coaches equipped with zf-astronic transmissions, a cell phone placed in the proximity of the shifter touch pad could cause the display to change from r (reverse) to 2 (second gear) should the phone receive a call. Regardless what the indicator displays, the transmission can only physically engage a forward gear if the vehicle is stopped and the brake pedal is depressed. However, should this occur, and the driver fails to realize the wrong gear is selected (drive instead of reverse), a vehicle crash could occur, potentially causing physical injury or death to occupants and/or bystanders. Correction: dealers will install upgraded transmission software.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Windshield wiper replacement program investigation # PE08023

  A january 2008 service bulletin suggests that certain model buses should upgrade to a "high torque" wiper motor.The tsb also alluded to wiper motor failures. Therefore, odi opened this investigation to determine the failure mode, frequency and safety significance since the wiper system is considered to be a critical item of safety equipment and is required by a federal standard. Van hool re-evaluated the issue and decided to conduct a safety recall. Van hool determined that there was an issue, but it was an issue with "improperly finished" linkage components that were causing the wiper motor to fail. All wiper motor linkages on the affected buses will be replaced under the recall. The recall action resolves the issues raised by this investigation. Accordingly, this investigation is closed.
  

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• Alternator b+ cable retention investigation # PE08003

  This investigation started from a technical service bulletin review.During the investigation, odi expressed concern about the fire risk posed from a shorting battery cable. Van hool revisited the issue and decided to conduct a safety recall.Under the safety recall, van hool will add an additional clamp to hold the rear of the battery cable for improved retention.The recall action resolves the issues raised by this investigation. Accordingly, this investigation is closed.
  

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