VAN HOOL ( 12V286000 )
Publish Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 06:00:00 EST
| Vehicle Make / Model: |
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Model Year(s): |
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VAN HOOL / C2045
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2011-2012
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VAN HOOL / T2140
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2011-2012
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VAN HOOL / T2145
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2011-2012
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| Manufacturer:
VAN HOOL N.V. |
Mfr's Report Date: JUN 13, 2012 |
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
12V286000
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N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 203 |
Summary:
 VAN HOOL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 C2045, T2140, AND T2145 VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH A DETROIT DIESEL DD13 ENGINE. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE WORK. AS A RESULT OF OTHER REPAIRS, THE LINE SUPPORTS MAY LOOSEN, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO FUEL LINE CRACKING AND A FUEL LEAK.
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Consequence:
A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. |
Remedy:
VAN HOOL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS VIA ITS DEALER ABC BUS INC. AND WHERE NECESSARY, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR ABC BUS, INC. TOLL FREE AT 1-877-427-7278. |
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=12V286000&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=true&refurl=rss
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