Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Transit Buses. These Buses Were Built With A 1200Mm Or 800Mm Brake Hose. Depending On How This Hose Was Mounted, There Is A Possibility Of Excessive Stress On This Hose Causing Cracking Close To The Brake Chamber As Well As At The Mounting Clamps.
Make Of Vehicle
VAN HOOL
Model Of Vehicle
C2000
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V175000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
The Crack Could Be Severe Enough To Cause Air Pressure Leakage To The Front Brakes During Brake Application, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Front Brake Hoses. Owner Notification Mailing Begam December 7, 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 1-800-222-2871.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Van Hool, N.V.
Start Of Manufacture
19990901
End Of Manufacture
20001231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1838
Date Owners Notified
20011207
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Van Hool, N.V. (*)
Date Report Received
20010525