NHTSA Recall 08V581000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V581000; Date: Nov. 5, 2008
This may result in a fire hazard.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Van Hool C2045; 2009 Van Hool C2045; 2008 Van Hool T2145; 2009 Van Hool T2145
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Van Hool N. V.
Affected Units:: 76
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
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: Jan 7, 2009
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