Van Hool N.v. | NHTSA Recall #12V495000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V495000 by Van Hool N.v.. Affecting 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 Includes 138 affected units, Prestolite Alternators/Missing Ground Cables, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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 began on december 5, 2012. owners may contact the warranty administrator for abc bus, inc. Toll free at 1-877-427-7278.