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1999 VAN HOOL T2100 Recall - Campaign #01V175000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1999 VAN HOOL T2100 RECALL - #01V175000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

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Vehicle 1999 VAN HOOL T2100
Manufacturer VAN HOOL, N.V.
Manufactured between 9/1/1997 - 11/30/1999
Recalled on 6/4/2001
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 12/7/2001
# Affected 1,838
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Description 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.
Consequences THE CRACK COULD BE SEVERE ENOUGH TO CAUSE AIR PRESSURE LEAKAGE TO THE FRONT BRAKES DURING BRAKE APPLICATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action 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).
See also 1999 VAN HOOL T2100 Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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