NHTSA Campaign 04V422000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Issued by VAN HOOL, N.V. · Reported Aug 30, 2004 · 408 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES WITH CUMMINS AND DETROIT ENGINES, THE TOP OF THE MAIN JUNCTION BOX IS OPEN AND WHILE USING THE LUGGAGE DOOR THE GAS STRUT MAY DROP INTO THE MAIN JUNCTION BOX.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, IT MAY BREAK SOME FUSES OR RELAYS, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TOP COVER PANEL TO THE JUNCTION BOX TO ELIMINATE ANYTHING FROM DROPPING INTO THE JUNCTION BOX. ALSO THE STRUT WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 18, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VAN HOOL AT 1-800-222-2871.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAN HOOL | C2045 | 2000 | 408 |
| VAN HOOL | C2045 | 2001 | 408 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V422000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.