VAN Hool C2045 (2004-2013): Electrical system
Recall 14V276000 · May 23, 2014 · Van Hool N.V.
18
vehicles affected
18
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V276000
- Date
- May 23, 2014
- Maker
- Van Hool N.V.
- Units affected
- 18
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system
- Model years
- 2004-2013
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2004, 2006, and 2013 C2045 Coaches, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
What can happen
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Van Hool's designated agent, ABC Bus, Inc., will notify Van Hool owners, and Sure Power will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2014. Van Hool's number for this recall is P725
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V276000?
1 model: Van Hool C2045 (2004, 2006, 2013), about 18 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V276000?
Van Hool's designated agent, ABC Bus, Inc., will notify Van Hool owners, and Sure Power will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2014. Van Hool's number for this recall is P725
What can happen?
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.