Van Hool N.V.: Safety Recalls in 2008

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Van Hool N.V. in 2008. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 5, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ARD EXTENSION PIPES/CATERPILLAR

VAN HOOL IS RECALLING 76 MY 2008-2009 C2045 AND T2145 MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C13 DIESEL ENGINES. THE EXTENSION PIPES ATTACHED TO THE AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE (ARD) MAY DEVELOP A HOLE, AND HEAT AND FLAME MAY ESCAPE DURING A REGENERATION OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER.

NHTSA ID: 08V581000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 76

Consequence Summary:

THIS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD.

Corrective Action:

VAN HOOL IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 08E054). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986 OR VAN HOOL AT 1-407-656-7977.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 28, 2008

(Campaign #: 1213)

WINDSHIELD WIPER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM/DOGA

VAN HOOL IS RECALLING 149 MY 2004-2007 C2045, T2140, AND T2145 MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DOGA WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS. LINKAGES WERE POORLY FINISHED. THIS COULD LEAD TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM, BLOCKING THE MOTOR.

NHTSA ID: 08V237000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 149

Consequence Summary:

FAILURE OF THE WIPER LINKAGES WILL LEAD TO WIPER SYSTEM BREAKDOWN. THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

VAN HOOL IS WORKING WITH DOGA AND DOGA WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VAN HOOL (ABC COMPANIES) AT 1-407-656-7977.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 20, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

B+ ALTERNATOR CABLE

VAN HOOL IS RECALLING 447 MY 2006-2007 C2045 MOTOR COACHES. THE B+ ALTERNATOR CABLE RETENTION ON THE C13 ENGINES MAY FAIL. THE FAILURE WOULD CONSIST OF BREAKAGE OF THE B+ RING TERMINAL.

NHTSA ID: 08V126000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 447

Consequence Summary:

THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE DETACHING FROM THE REAR OF THE ALTERNATOR CAN CAUSE CABLE GROUNDING. THIS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY CABLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VAN HOOL AT 407-656-7977.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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