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  NHTSA Recall 04V423000

NHTSA Campaign Id 04V423000; Date: Aug. 30, 2004

If this occurs, vibration weakens the attaching points and the brackets will break off. The spring brakes will stop the vehicle atomatically. This could result in a crash.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2000 Van Hool C2045 2001 Van Hool C2045 2002 Van Hool C2045

Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir

Manufactured by: Van Hool, N. V.

Affected Units:: 677

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain motor coaches, the mounting brackets of two air tanks located above the drive axle air brakes may break loose.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting brackets. The recall began on January 28, 2005. Owners should contact van hool at 1-800-222-2871.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Customers can 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: Jan 28, 2005

Also see:

All recalls of Van Hool vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.