| Make : VAN HOOL | Model : C2045 | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 19990901 - 20011231 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V423000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050128 | 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: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 677 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN BUSES, THE MOUNTING BRACKETS OF TWO AIR TANKS LOCATED ABOVE THE DRIVE AXLE AIR BRAKES MAY BREAK LOOSE. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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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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