VAN HOOL RECALLS C2045 MOTOR COACHES

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: VAN HOOL / C2045 2005-2007 Manufacturer : VAN HOOL N.V. Mfr's Report Date : MAR 14, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V126000 PE08003 NHTSA Action Number: PE08003

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 447

Summary: VAN HOOL IS RECALLING 447 MY 2006-2007 C2045 MOTOR COACHES. THE B+ ALTERNATOR CABLE RETENTION ON THE C13 ENGINES MAY FAIL. THE FAILURE WOULD CONSIST OF BREAKAGE OF THE B+ RING TERMINAL.

Consequence: THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE DETACHING FROM THE REAR OF THE ALTERNATOR CAN CAUSE CABLE GROUNDING. THIS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY CABLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VAN HOOL AT 407-656-7977.

Notes: 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.

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