NHTSA Recall 07V186000: Equipment
VAN HOOL N.V. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 450 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Van Hool C2045.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V186000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | April 27, 2007 |
| Owner notification | January 10, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motor coaches equipped with zf/arens as tronic shift selectors, a cell phone placed in the proximity of the shifter touch pad could cause the display to change from "r" (reverse) to "d" (drive) should the phone receive a call.
Safety risk
This interference can cause improper shifting of the transmission, as forward gear can be engaged from neutral only, if the vehicle has been stopped, and if the brake pedal has been depressed. If the malfunction occurs while 'r' (reverse) is being selected, the shifter may possibly change to 'd' (drive), increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Van hool is working with zf/arens to develop a more effective remedy for this campaign. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact van hool at 1-800-222-2871 or zf at 1-734-416-6200.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V186000
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.