Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
VAN HOOL / C2045 2011-2012
VAN HOOL / T2140 2011
VAN HOOL / T2145 2011
Manufacturer: VAN HOOL N.V. Report Receipt Date: OCT 12, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V495000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 138
Summary:
<< OLE Object: Picture (Device Independent Bitmap) >> Van Hool is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 C2045, and model year 2011 T2140 and T2145 motorcoaches manufactured from September 2010 through September 2011, equipped with a Daimler DD13 engine without ground cables installed on the Prestolite AC172 alternators. Internal corrosion may cause the alternator components to overheat.
Consequence:
<< OLE Object: Picture (Device Independent Bitmap) >> If the alternator overheats, the components may melt, possibly resulting in smoke and creating the potential risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy:
<< OLE Object: Picture (Device Independent Bitmap) >> Van Hool through their US agent, ABC Bus, Inc., will notify owners, and dealers will add external ground cables to the alternators, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, October 28, 2012. Owners may contact the warranty administrator for ABC Bus, Inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278.
Notes:
<< OLE Object: Picture (Device Independent Bitmap) >> Van Hool's recall campaign number is P701. 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.