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2014-2015 Van Hool TD925 and Van Hool TDX25 recall: alternator/generator/regulator

Van Hool N.v. reported this safety recall on July 2, 2015. It covers about 50 vehicles.

vehicles affected
50
reported
Jul 2, 2015
owners notified
Aug 6, 2015

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

What is wrong
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 TD925 vehicles manufactured October 11, 2013, to December 12, 2014, and 2015 TDX925 vehicles manufactured on December 23, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with Cummins engines that may have their idle speed set too low.
Risk
A prolonged engine idle at the low speed, combined with high electrical demand, may cause the alternator to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Van Hool will notify owners through its agent ABC Bus Inc., and Cummins service technicians will correct the engine idle speed setting. Additionally, the buses need to have their alternators replaced during the next scheduled maintenance. These repairs will be performed, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2015. Van Hool's number for this recall is P764.

Recall number 15V422000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V422000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Van Hool TD925 and Van Hool TDX25 alternator/generator/regulator?

Yes. Recall 15V422000, reported on July 2, 2015, covers about 50 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V422000?

Van Hool will notify owners through its agent ABC Bus Inc., and Cummins service technicians will correct the engine idle speed setting. Additionally, the buses need to have their alternators replaced during the next scheduled maintenance. These repairs will be performed, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2015. Van Hool's number for this recall is P764.

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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