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Van Hool C2045 Recall 04V423: Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Reservoir/Tank

NHTSA campaign 04V423, reported August 30, 2004, 677 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 04V423VAN HOOL, N.V.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Problem
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE MOUNTING BRACKETS OF TWO AIR TANKS LOCATED ABOVE THE DRIVE AXLE AIR BRAKES MAY BREAK LOOSE.
Risk
IF THIS OCCURS, VIBRATION WEAKENS THE ATTACHING POINTS AND THE BRACKETS WILL BREAK OFF. THE SPRING BRAKES WILL STOP THE VEHICLE ATOMATICALLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOUNTING BRACKETS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VAN HOOL AT 1-800-222-2871.
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).

Affected vehicles

Van Hool C2045200020012002