Recall 12V505000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER

Report Date
20121018
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

Van Hool is recalling certain model year 2012 TD925 motorcoaches, manufactured from October 2011, through July 2012, equipped with a Cummins ISX engine and a Fuel Pro fuel filter located behind the left tag axle tire. In the event of a left tag axle tire blow out, debris from the blown tire may damage the Fuel Pro fuel filter compartment base plate.

Safety Consequence

Damage to the base plate may lead to a fuel leak inside the engine compartment. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Van Hool through their US agent, ABC Bus, Inc., will notify owners, and dealers will install a thicker base plate to protect the fuel filter, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 13, 2012. Owners may contact ABC Bus, Inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2012 VAN HOOL TD925

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.