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

makesAndModels

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

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V495000
Manufacturer: Van Hool N.v.
Report Received Date: 2012-10-12T00:00:00
Subject: Prestolite alternators/missing ground cables
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 138

Details

MFR Campaign Number: P701
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: If the alternator overheats, the components may melt, possibly resulting in smoke and creating the potential risk of a vehicle fire.
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.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-kkh6_g2wz-evsc
NHTSA ID: 12V495000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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