NHTSA Recall 01V175000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
VAN HOOL, N.V. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,838 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Van Hool C2000.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V175000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | May 25, 2001 |
| Owner notification | December 7, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: transit buses. These buses were built with a 1200mm or 800mm brake hose. Depending on how this hose was mounted, there is a possibility of excessive stress on this hose causing cracking close to the brake chamber as well as at the mounting clamps.
Safety risk
The crack could be severe enough to cause air pressure leakage to the front brakes during brake application, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front brake hoses. Owner notification mailing begam december 7, 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 1-800-222-2871.
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 recall 01V175000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Van Hool C2000 | 2000 |
| Van Hool T2100 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Van Hool T900 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.