Recall 12V495000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
Van Hool is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 C2045, and model year 2011 T2140 and T2145 motorcoaches manufactured from September 2010 through September 2011, equipped with a Daimler DD13 engine without ground cables installed on the Prestolite AC172 alternators. Internal corrosion may cause the alternator components to overheat.
Safety Consequence
If the alternator overheats, the components may melt, possibly resulting in smoke and creating the potential risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Van Hool through their US agent, ABC Bus, Inc., will notify owners, and dealers will add external ground cables to the alternators, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 5, 2012. Owners may contact the warranty administrator for ABC Bus, Inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | VAN HOOL | C2045 |
| 2011 | VAN HOOL | T2140 |
| 2011 | VAN HOOL | T2145 |
| 2012 | VAN HOOL | C2045 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.