NHTSA recall 08V581000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Van Hool C2045 and 1 more
Reported Nov 5, 200876 vehicles affectedVAN HOOL N.V.Built Nov 21, 2007 – Oct 31, 2008
The defect
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.
The risk
This may result in a fire hazard.
The remedy
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.