NHTSA Recall 12V257000: Electronic stability control (esc)
VAN HOOL N.V. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Van Hool C2045.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V257000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | P689 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) |
| Report received | June 7, 2012 |
| Owner notification | July 2, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Van hool is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 c2045, 2011-2012 t2140, 2010-2011 t2145 and 2011 td925 motorcoaches, equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules, manufactured from august 2005, through september 2011. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. This might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.
Safety risk
The vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Van hool will notify owners via its dealer abc bus inc. And replace the control module free of charge. The recall began on july 2, 2012. Owners may contact the warranty administrator for abc bus, inc. Toll free at 1-877-427-7278.
Notes
Van hools recall number is p689.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V257000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Van Hool C2045 | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Van Hool T2140 | 2011, 2012 |
| Van Hool T2145 | 2010, 2011 |
| Van Hool TD925 | 2011 |
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.