Van Hool N.v. | NHTSA Recall #12V286000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V286000 by Van Hool N.v.. Includes 203 affected units, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Van hool is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 c2045, t2140, and t2145 vehicles, equipped with a detroit diesel dd13 engine. the pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. as a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.
Corrective Action
Van hool is working with daimler trucks north america to repair these motorcoaches (please see 12e009000). where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 15, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-445-1980 or abc bus, inc. Toll free at 1-877-427-7278.