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SB1250
Mar 17, 2016
020000 SUSPENSION
Field Change Service Bulletin: To Reinforce the TD925 Chassis in the Drive Axle Area This procedure has been released to owners of affected Van Hool TD925 coaches in order to reinforce and repair frame cracks if they exist on the cross mem
SB1334
Mar 17, 2016
020000 SUSPENSION
Field Change Program: To change "Quick release valve" of front axle brakes On the units mentioned in this Bulletin it is necessary to change the pre-assembled quick release valve VH11173539 (together with two-way valve VH637209080) of the
SB1317A
Jan 21, 2016
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Product Improvement: Introduction of new headlamps ABC/Van Hool has been assisting customers with replacement glass headlamp assemblies until polycarbonate headlamp assemblies could be developed. As these assemblies are now available as a
SB1332
Jan 18, 2016
152000 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Field Change Program: To replace backrest of rear bench outer seats On above mentioned vehicles the backrest of the rear bench outer seats must be replaced to improve the safety belt installation of these seats. To address this issue, Van
SB1262
Dec 1, 2015
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Product Improvement: Stepwell lighting If on units before 48244 one of the lighting strips fails, Van Hool recommends changing all five step nose lighting strips to improve the service life of the system. Customers who want to upgrade thei
SB1254
Nov 3, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
Field Change Program: To inspect auxiliary structure around front axle for not properly executed welds On the vehicles affected by this bulletin there is a possibility that the welding bead between some tubes of the front axle auxiliary st
SB1306
Oct 7, 2015
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Field Change Program: Condenser fan relay failure Field reports have determined that there is a frequent failure of the 50 Ampere condenser fan relay K21M located in the junction box EKV. To address this issue, Van Hool is conducting a Fi
SB-1315
Sep 9, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VANHOOL: PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROTECT CONTROL PANEL SWITCHES LOCATED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *CN
SB1315
Sep 9, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Product Improvement: Protection of control panel switches in engine compartment Service records have shown that in the previous design the lower switches of the control panel are subject to damage when someone tries to close the rear engin
SB-1295
Jul 9, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
VANHOOL BUS: LH FRONT WHEEL HOUSING ON COACH INTERIOR IS COMPROMISED BY THE ROUTING AND CLAMPING OF 110VAC CABLES AND WOULD NEED CHECKING AND UNDER COVER ARE ADDITIONAL SPACERS ARE ADDED TO RE-SECURE AND ROUTE CABLES. MODEL TD925. NO YEA
SB1295
Jul 9, 2015
200000 WHEELS
Field Change Program: Proper attachment and securement of 11Vac cables above LH front wheel housing Field reports have shown that the routing and the clamping of the 110Vac cables above the LH front wheel housing on the coach interior can
SB1261A
Jun 16, 2015
010000 STEERING
VANHOOL: PERFORMANCE COULD BE AFFECTED AT VERY LOW TEMPERATURES DUE TO GREASE IN THE BEVEL GEAR. ADDITIONAL MANUAL FORCE COULD BE REQUIRED TO TURN STEERING WHEEL IF THE GREASE BECOMES HARD ENOUGH TO AFFECT DRIVABILITY. *CN
SB1296
Jun 5, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Product Improvement: New pin catcher fixation for pantograph luggage compartment doors Service records have shown that the screws securing the pin catchers of the pantograph luggage compartment doors are subject to corrosion. To address t
SB1278
May 4, 2015
010000 STEERING
Field Change Program: To replace pivot bearing of hydraulic steering cylinder and greasing recommendations Van Hool is informed about seizing of the hydraulic cylinder pivot bearing of the trailing axle steering. To address this issue, the
SB1276
Mar 24, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product Improvement: New Vanner 70-Series VANN-Guard Battery Equalizer Van Hool NV has been informed by Vanner Inc., manufacturer of the above-mentioned equipment, that the Vanner VANN-Guard 70-60M 60 battery equalizer # VH 10983098 has be
SB1271
Oct 28, 2014
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Field Change Program: To replace A/C compressor discharge hose Field reports have determined that there is a frequent failure of the A/C compressor discharge hose. To address this issue, Van Hool is conducting a Field Change Program.
SB-1270
Sep 5, 2014
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
VAN HOOL BUS: DUE TO AXLE SHAFTS BEING SUBJECTED TO INCORRECT HEAT TREATMENT, THAT CAN RESULT IN FAILURE, CAN CAUSE SHAFTS TO BE SUBJECTED TO ADVERSE OR EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS AND NEED AXLE SHAFTS REPLACED. MODEL T2145, C2045, CX45.
SB1263
Apr 17, 2014
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Field Change Program: To change blower of driver's cab climate unit Field reports have determined that there is a frequent failure of the blower in the driver's cab climate unit. To address this issue, HeaVac (with the consent of Van Hool)
SB-1251-A
Dec 10, 2013
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
VANHOOL: INFORMATION INVOLVING THE PROCEDURE FOR UNITS WITH HYDRAULICALLY STEERED TRAILING AXLE WITH DUAL TIRES. THE TOE TO THE VALUES MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED. *JS
SB1251
Dec 10, 2013
190000 TIRES
Service Information: To check trailing-axle toe The above mentioned units have a hydraulically steered trailing axle with dual tires. This Service Bulletin describes the procedure to check and, if necessary, adjust the toe to the values me
SB1249
Apr 25, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Information: Passenger emergency window clsoing rubber - To address strech issues The open side of the channels that compose the passenger emergency window frame has been finished with a closing rubber which covers, among other, th