Van Hool Recall 01V176000: Visibility, Windshield Wiper/washer, Linkages

NHTSA recall 01V176000 · announced May 25, 2001 · filed by Van Hool, N.v. · 1,364 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LEVER MAY BE INCORRECTLY SECURED.

The risk

THE LEVER COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE PIVOT SHAFT CAUSING THE WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

What to do

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LEVER WILL BE CHANGED ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 24, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ABC COACH/VAN HOOL AT 1-407-656-7977.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2000 Van Hool C2000
• 2001 Van Hool C2000
• 2000 Van Hool T2100
• 2001 Van Hool T2100

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.