CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- Problem
- Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 TD925 vehicles manufactured October 11, 2013, to December 12, 2014, and 2015 TDX925 vehicles manufactured on December 23, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with Cummins engines that may have their idle speed set too low.
- Risk
- A prolonged engine idle at the low speed, combined with high electrical demand, may cause the alternator to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Van Hool will notify owners through its agent ABC Bus Inc., and Cummins service technicians will correct the engine idle speed setting. Additionally, the buses need to have their alternators replaced during the next scheduled maintenance. These repairs will be performed, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2015. Van Hool's number for this recall is P764.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Van Hool buses with Cummins diesel engines may have their engine idle speed set too low. When the engine idles at this low speed for long periods while electrical demand is high, the alternator can overheat, which increases the risk of a fire.
Owners will be notified by mail through Van Hool's agent, ABC Bus Inc. Cummins service technicians will correct the engine idle speed setting, and the alternators will be replaced during the next scheduled maintenance. All repairs are performed free of charge at an authorized dealer.
If you own an affected bus, contact an authorized dealer to schedule the repair, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Van Hool TD925 | 20142015 |
|---|---|
| Van Hool TDX25 | 2015 |