VAN HOOL RECALLS C2045, T2140, AND T2145 BUSES

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: VAN HOOL / C2045 2004-2007 VAN HOOL / T2140 2004-2007 VAN HOOL / T2145 2004-2007 Manufacturer : VAN HOOL N.V. Mfr's Report Date : MAY 26, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V237000 PE08023 NHTSA Action Number: PE08023

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 149

Summary: VAN HOOL IS RECALLING 149 MY 2004-2007 C2045, T2140, AND T2145 BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DOGA WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS. LINKAGES WERE POORLY FINISHED. THIS COULD LEAD TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM, BLOCKING THE MOTOR.

Consequence: FAILURE OF THE WIPER LINKAGES WILL LEAD TO WIPER SYSTEM BREAKDOWN. THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: VAN HOOL IS WORKING WITH DOGA AND WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VAN HOOL (ABC COMPANIES) AT 1-407-656-7977.

Notes: VAN HOOL RECALL NO. 1213. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Tags: C2045 BUS Recall, T2140 BUS Recall, T2145 BUS Recall, NHTSA Recall, Bus Recall, VAN HOOL RECALL