NHTSA recall 04V422000
Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut
Van Hool C2045
Reported Aug 30, 2004408 vehicles affectedVAN HOOL, N.V.Built Sep 1, 1999 – Dec 31, 2000
The defect
On certain motor coaches with cummins and detroit engines, the top of the main junction box IS open and while using the luggage door the gas strut may drop into the main junction box.
The risk
If this occurs, it may break some fuses or relays, causing electrical shorts.
The remedy
Dealers will install a top cover panel to the junction box to eliminate anything from dropping into the junction box. Also the strut will be replaced. the recall began on january 18, 2005. owners should contact van hool at 1-800-222-2871.