redundant VAN HOOL, N.V.: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by redundant VAN HOOL, N.V. in 2001. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 25, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VAN HOOL/BRAKE HOSE

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.

NHTSA ID: 01V175000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 1,838

Consequence Summary:

THE CRACK COULD BE SEVERE ENOUGH TO CAUSE AIR PRESSURE LEAKAGE TO THE FRONT BRAKES DURING BRAKE APPLICATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 25, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VAN HOOL/WINDSHIELD WIPER LEVER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LEVER MAY BE INCORRECTLY SECURED.

NHTSA ID: 01V176000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 1,364

Consequence Summary:

THE LEVER COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE PIVOT SHAFT CAUSING THE WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Corrective Action:

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LEVER WILL BE CHANGED ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 24, 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 1-407-656-7977.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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