| Make : VAN HOOL | Model : C2045 | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 19990901 - 20001231 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V422000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050118 | Date Received by ODI: 20040830 | Date Added to Database: 20040830 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VAN HOOL, N.V. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VAN HOOL, N.V. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 408 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN BUSES 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. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, IT MAY BREAK SOME FUSES OR RELAYS, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORTS. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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