Alternator b+ cable retention

An NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation into Van Hool vehicles. Closed 26 March 2008.

Investigation
PE08003
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Opened
23 January 2008
Closed
26 March 2008

What NHTSA investigated

This investigation started from a technical service bulletin review.during the investigation, odi expressed concern about the fire risk posed from a shorting battery cable. Van hool revisited the issue and decided to conduct a safety recall.under the safety recall, van hool will add an additional clamp to hold the rear of the battery cable for improved retention.the recall action resolves the issues raised by this investigation. Accordingly, this investigation is closed.

The recall that followed

  1. Van Hool — Engine and Engine Cooling08V12600020 March 2008447 vehicles

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
Van HoolC20452005–2007

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.