2011-2012 Van Hool C2045, Van Hool T2140 and others recall: alternator/generator/regulator

Van Hool N.v. reported this safety recall on October 12, 2012. It covers about 138 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 138
reported: Oct 12, 2012
owners notified: Dec 5, 2012

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

What is wrong: Van Hool is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 C2045, and model year 2011 T2140 and T2145 motorcoaches manufactured from September 2010 through September 2011, equipped with a Daimler DD13 engine without ground cables installed on the Prestolite AC172 alternators. Internal corrosion may cause the alternator components to overheat.
Risk: If the alternator overheats, the components may melt, possibly resulting in smoke and creating the potential risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Van Hool through their US agent, ABC Bus, Inc., will notify owners, and dealers will add external ground cables to the alternators, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 5, 2012. Owners may contact the warranty administrator for ABC Bus, Inc. toll free at 1‑877‑427‑7278.

Recall number 12V495000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 12V495000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Van Hool C2045, Van Hool T2140 and others alternator/generator/regulator?

Yes. Recall 12V495000, reported on October 12, 2012, covers about 138 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V495000?

Van Hool through their US agent, ABC Bus, Inc., will notify owners, and dealers will add external ground cables to the alternators, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 5, 2012. Owners may contact the warranty administrator for ABC Bus, Inc. toll free at 1‑877‑427‑7278.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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