NHTSA campaign 08V581000

VAN HOOL N.V. recall 08V581000

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.

Reported 11/05/2008

What can happen

THIS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD.

Repair

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.

Components

  • Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Diesel

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.