2000 VAN HOOL C2000
2 recalls — 0 complaints
01V175000 May 25, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THESE BUSES WERE BUILT WITH A 1200MM OR 800MM BRAKE HOSE. DEPENDING ON HOW THIS HOSE WAS MOUNTED, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF EXCESSIVE STRESS ON THIS HOSE CAUSING CRACKING CLOSE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER AS WELL AS AT THE MOUNTING CLAMPS.
Consequence
THE CRACK COULD BE SEVERE ENOUGH TO CAUSE AIR PRESSURE LEAKAGE TO THE FRONT BRAKES DURING BRAKE APPLICATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING BEGAM DECEMBER 7, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ABC COACH/VAN HOOL AT 1-800-222-2871.
01V176000 May 25, 2001
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LEVER MAY BE INCORRECTLY SECURED.
Consequence
THE LEVER COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE PIVOT SHAFT CAUSING THE WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Remedy
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LEVER WILL BE CHANGED ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 24, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ABC COACH/VAN HOOL AT 1-407-656-797... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — VAN HOOL C2000
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE01016
Opened: May 3, 2001 — Closed: May 31, 2001
WIPER ARM
ALLEGED THAT THE WIPER LEVER THAT CONNECTS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS TO THE WIPER MOTOR MAY LOOSEN WITHOUT WARNING.
PE01015
Opened: Apr 30, 2001 — Closed: May 31, 2001
FRONT BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE
ALLEGED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE RUPTURING WHERE THEY ARE CLAMPED TO THE FRONT CONTROL ARM.A RUPTURED BRAKE HOSE WILL CAUSE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES
VAN HOOL C2000 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VAN HOOL C2000 across all model years (2000–2001).
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Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
VAN HOOL C2000 — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2000 (current) | 2 | 0 |