NHTSA Campaign 04V423000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Issued by VAN HOOL, N.V. · Reported Aug 30, 2004 · 677 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE MOUNTING BRACKETS OF TWO AIR TANKS LOCATED ABOVE THE DRIVE AXLE AIR BRAKES MAY BREAK LOOSE.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, VIBRATION WEAKENS THE ATTACHING POINTS AND THE BRACKETS WILL BREAK OFF. THE SPRING BRAKES WILL STOP THE VEHICLE ATOMATICALLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOUNTING BRACKETS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VAN HOOL AT 1-800-222-2871.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAN HOOL | C2045 | 2000 | 677 |
| VAN HOOL | C2045 | 2001 | 677 |
| VAN HOOL | C2045 | 2002 | 677 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V423000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.