Van Hool, N.v. (*) | NHTSA Recall #01V175000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V175000 by Van Hool, N.v. (*). Includes 1,838 affected units, VAN HOOL/BRAKE HOSE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: transit buses. these buses were built with a 1200mm or 800mm brake hose. depending on how this hose was mounted, there is a possibility of excessive stress on this hose causing cracking close to the brake chamber as well as at the mounting clamps.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the front brake hoses. owner notification mailing begam december 7, 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 1-800-222-2871.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V175000

Manufacturer: Van Hool, N.v. (*)

Report Received Date: 2001-05-25T00:00:00

Subject: Van hool/brake hose

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 1,838

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: transit buses. these buses were built with a 1200mm or 800mm brake hose. depending on how this hose was mounted, there is a possibility of excessive stress on this hose causing cracking close to the brake chamber as well as at the mounting clamps.

Consequence Summary: The crack could be severe enough to cause air pressure leakage to the front brakes during brake application, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses. owner notification mailing begam december 7, 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 1-800-222-2871.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01V175000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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