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  NHTSA Recall 08V237000

NHTSA Campaign Id 08V237000; Date: May. 28, 2008

Failure of the wiper linkages will lead to wiper system breakdown. The operator will have reduced visibility which could result in a crash.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2004 Van Hool C2045 2005 Van Hool C2045 2006 Van Hool C2045 2007 Van Hool C2045 2004 Van Hool T2140 2005 Van Hool T2140 2006 Van Hool T2140 2007 Van Hool T2140 2004 Van Hool T2145 2005 Van Hool T2145 2006 Van Hool T2145 2007 Van Hool T2145

Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages

Manufactured by: Van Hool N. V.

Affected Units:: 149

icon3 Recall Summary:

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.

icon2 How to Fix:

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.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Van hool recall no. 1213. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 23, 2008

Also see:

All recalls of Van Hool vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.