2013 Van Hool C2045 Recalls
All 2013 Van Hool C2045 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.May 23rd, 2014
Recalled Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall Date
May 23rd, 2014
May 23rd, 2014
Units Effected
18
18
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V276000
Manufacturer: VAN HOOL N.V.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: P725
Manufactured Begin Date: December 1st, 2003
Manufactured End Date: December 31st, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: August 26th, 2014
Defect Summary:
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2004, 2006, and 2013 C2045 Coaches, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat. Consequence Summary:
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire. Corrective Summary:
Van Hool's designated agent, ABC Bus, Inc., will notify Van Hool owners, and Sure Power will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2014. Van Hool's number for this recall is P725 Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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