Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motor Coaches Equipped With ZF/Arens As Tronic Shift Selectors, A Cell Phone Placed In The Proximity Of The Shifter Touch Pad Could Cause The Display To Change From “R” (Reverse) To “D” (Drive) Should The Phone Receive A Call.
Make Of Vehicle
VAN HOOL
Model Of Vehicle
C2045
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
07V186000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
This Interference Can Cause Improper Shifting Of The Transmission, As Forward Gear Can Be Engaged From Neutral Only, If The Vehicle Has Been Stopped, And If The Brake Pedal Has Been Depressed. If The MalfunCTIon Occurs While ‘R’ (Reverse) Is Being Selected, The Shifter May Possibly Change To ‘D’ (Drive), Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Van Hool Is Working With ZF/Arens To Develop A More EffeCTIve Remedy For This Campaign. The Manufacturer Has Not Yet Provided An Owner Notification Schedule For This Campaign. Owners May Contact Van Hool At 1-800-222-2871 Or ZF At 1-734-416-6200.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Van Hool N.V.
Start Of Manufacture
20030101
End Of Manufacture
20061231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
450
Date Owners Notified
20090110
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Van Hool N.V.
Date Report Received
20070427