Van Hool N.v. | NHTSA Recall #15V422000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V422000 by Van Hool N.v.. Affecting model year 2014-2015 td925 vehicles manufactured october 11, 2013, to december 12, 2014, and 2015 tdx925 vehicles manufactured on december 23, 2014 Includes 50 affected units, Idle Speed Set too Low, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2015 td925 vehicles manufactured october 11, 2013, to december 12, 2014, and 2015 tdx925 vehicles manufactured on december 23, 2014

Defect Summary

Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 td925 vehicles manufactured october 11, 2013, to december 12, 2014, and 2015 tdx925 vehicles manufactured on december 23, 2014. the affected vehicles are equipped with cummins engines that may have their idle speed set too low.

Corrective Action

Van hool will notify owners through its agent abc bus inc., and cummins service technicians will correct the engine idle speed setting. additionally, the buses need to have their alternators replaced during the next scheduled maintenance. these repairs will be performed, free of charge. the recall began on august 6, 2015. van hool's number for this recall is p764.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V422000
Manufacturer: Van Hool N.v.
Report Received Date: 2015-07-02T00:00:00
Subject: Idle speed set too low
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 50

Details

MFR Campaign Number: P764
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 td925 vehicles manufactured october 11, 2013, to december 12, 2014, and 2015 tdx925 vehicles manufactured on december 23, 2014. the affected vehicles are equipped with cummins engines that may have their idle speed set too low.
Consequence Summary: A prolonged engine idle at the low speed, combined with high electrical demand, may cause the alternator to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Van hool will notify owners through its agent abc bus inc., and cummins service technicians will correct the engine idle speed setting. additionally, the buses need to have their alternators replaced during the next scheduled maintenance. these repairs will be performed, free of charge. the recall began on august 6, 2015. van hool's number for this recall is p764.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 92

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NHTSA ID: 15V422000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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