Recall 02V-071: 2000–2001 Van Hool A508, 1999–2001 Van Hool C2045 and 5 more
VAN HOOL, N.V. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Feb 26, 2002, covering about 865 vehicles.
The problem
On certain transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers, the equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
The risk
Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.
The fix
Vanner is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect the buses for certain equalizers by the date code. The affected equalizers will be replaced by vanner. 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 vanner at 1-800-227-6937 or van hool/abc coach at 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
| Manufacturer | VAN HOOL, N.V. |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 02V071001 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Van Hool A508 | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Van Hool C2045 | 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Van Hool S2145 | 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Van Hool T2140 | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Van Hool T2145 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Van Hool T945 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Van Hool T945S | 1999 | All 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 02V-071?
On certain transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers, the equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
How is recall 02V-071 fixed?
Vanner is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect the buses for certain equalizers by the date code. The affected equalizers will be replaced by vanner. 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 vanner at 1-800-227-6937 or van hool/abc coach at 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.