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NHTSA Recall 08V126000: Engine and engine cooling

VAN HOOL N.V. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 447 vehicles. It affects 2005–2007 Van Hool C2045.

447
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2008
owners notified (June 20)
NHTSA campaign08V126000
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report receivedMarch 20, 2008
Owner notificationJune 20, 2008
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Van hool is recalling 447 my 2006-2007 c2045 motor coaches. The b+ alternator cable retention on the c13 engines may fail. The failure would consist of breakage of the b+ ring terminal.

Safety risk

The positive battery cable detaching from the rear of the alternator can cause cable grounding. This may result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary cables free of charge. The recall began on june 20, 2008. Owners may contact van hool at 407-656-7977.

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 08V126000

Make and modelModel years
Van Hool C20452005, 2006, 2007

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.