| Make : VAN HOOL | Model : T2100 | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 19990901 - 20010531 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V176000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010724 | Date Received by ODI: 20010525 | Date Added to Database: 20010604 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VAN HOOL, N.V. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VAN HOOL, N.V. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1364 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LEVER MAY BE INCORRECTLY SECURED. |
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Consequence:
THE LEVER COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE PIVOT SHAFT CAUSING THE WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. |
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Remedy:
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LEVER WILL BE CHANGED ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 24, 2001. 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 ABC COACH/VAN HOOL AT 1-407-656-7977. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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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). |
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