Van Hool N.V. internal corrosion may cause the alternator components to overheat.
The short version
VAN HOOL N.V. reported a problem with the electrical system alternator/generator/regulator. Here is what owners need to know.
Internal corrosion may cause the alternator components to overheat.
If the alternator overheats, the components may melt, possibly resulting in smoke and creating the potential risk of a vehicle fire.
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.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-495.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 12V-495 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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