NHTSA Recall 01V175000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V175000; Date: May. 25, 2001
The crack could be severe enough to cause air pressure leakage to the front brakes during brake application, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Van Hool C2000; 1998 Van Hool T2100; 1999 Van Hool T2100; 2000 Van Hool T2100; 1998 Van Hool T900; 1999 Van Hool T900; 2000 Van Hool T900
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Van Hool, N. V.
Affected Units:: 1,838
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 7, 2001
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