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.