Recall 01V-176: 2000–2001 Van Hool C2000, 2000–2001 Van Hool T2100

VAN HOOL, N.V. recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on May 25, 2001, covering about 1,364 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-176
Report date
May 25, 2001
Vehicles affected
1,364
Owners notified
Jul 24, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: transit buses. The windshield wiper lever may be incorrectly secured.

The risk

The lever could disengage from the pivot shaft causing the wipers to become inoperative.

The fix

The windshield wiper lever will be changed on these vehicles. Owner notification began july 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact abc coach/van hool at 1-407-656-7977.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerVAN HOOL, N.V.
ComponentVisibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number01V176000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Van Hool C20002000, 2001All years
Van Hool T21002000, 2001All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-176?

Vehicle description: transit buses. The windshield wiper lever may be incorrectly secured.

How is recall 01V-176 fixed?

The windshield wiper lever will be changed on these vehicles. Owner notification began july 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact abc coach/van hool at 1-407-656-7977.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.