Van Hool Recall 04V424000: Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist, Hose, Piping, And Connections

NHTSA recall 04V424000 · announced August 30, 2004 · filed by Van Hool, N.v. · 107 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE HOSE FITTINGS OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE FEED LINES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CRIMPED.

The risk

IF THE HOSE SEPARATES FROM THE FITTING, FAILURE OF THE LINES AND THE LOSS OF PRESSURE WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASED STEERING FORCE NECESSARY FOR MANEUVERING THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND DETERMINE THE CONDITION OF THE CRIMP FITTINGS. IF IMPROPERLY CRIMPED, STEERING LINE REPLACEMENT WILL BE REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VAN HOOL AT 1-800-222-2871.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN 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

• 2004 Van Hool C2045
• 2004 Van Hool T2145

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