Van Hool N.v. | NHTSA Recall #12V257000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V257000 by Van Hool N.v.. Includes 17 affected units, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Van hool is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 c2045, 2011-2012 t2140, 2010-2011 t2145 and 2011 td925 motorcoaches, equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules, manufactured from august 2005, through september 2011. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. This might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.

Corrective Action

Van hool will notify owners via its dealer abc bus inc. And replace the control module free of charge. the recall began on july 2, 2012. owners may contact the warranty administrator for abc bus, inc. Toll free at 1-877-427-7278.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V257000
Manufacturer: Van Hool N.v.
Report Received Date: 2012-06-07T00:00:00
Subject: Electronic stability control
Component: Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Potentially Affected Units: 17

Details

MFR Campaign Number: P689
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Van hool is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 c2045, 2011-2012 t2140, 2010-2011 t2145 and 2011 td925 motorcoaches, equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules, manufactured from august 2005, through september 2011. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. This might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.
Consequence Summary: The vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Van hool will notify owners via its dealer abc bus inc. And replace the control module free of charge. the recall began on july 2, 2012. owners may contact the warranty administrator for abc bus, inc. Toll free at 1-877-427-7278.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-kj2h~ry8b_im24
NHTSA ID: 12V257000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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