2000 VAN HOOL A508
1 recalls — 0 complaints
02V071001 Feb 26, 2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS, THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
Consequence
WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE BUS. THE FAILURE MODE CAN CAUSE OPERATOR DISTRACTION, AND/OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
VANNER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUSES FOR CERTAIN EQUALIZERS BY THE DATE CODE. THE AFFECTED EQUALIZERS WILL BE REPLACED BY VANNER. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RE... Read more
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VAN HOOL A508 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VAN HOOL A508 across all model years (2000–2001).
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Total Recalls
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Total Complaints
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Investigations
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Reported Crashes
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Reported Fires
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Reported Deaths
VAN HOOL A508 — Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2000 (current) | 1 | 0 |