2000 Van Hool S2145 recalls and problems
The 2000 Van Hool S2145 has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Van Hool dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2000 Van Hool S2145 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2000 Van Hool S2145 recalls
Recall 06V-128: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors installed in these motor coaches can fail.
Risk: A fire can result should the turbocharger fail.
Fix: Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (Please see 06e019000) and will remedy these motor coaches. The engines will be repaired free of charge. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or van hool at 1-407-656-7977.
Recall 02V-071: Electrical System
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.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Van Hool S2145 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Van Hool S2145: 06V-128 (engine and engine cooling), 02V-071 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Van Hool recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Van Hool dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.