NHTSA Recall 04V423000

Filed by redundant VAN HOOL, N.V.. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2004-08-30. An estimated 677 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE MOUNTING BRACKETS OF TWO AIR TANKS LOCATED ABOVE THE DRIVE AXLE AIR BRAKES MAY BREAK LOOSE.

Risk

IF THIS OCCURS, VIBRATION WEAKENS THE ATTACHING POINTS AND THE BRACKETS WILL BREAK OFF. THE SPRING BRAKES WILL STOP THE VEHICLE ATOMATICALLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

What the manufacturer will do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOUNTING BRACKETS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VAN HOOL AT 1-800-222-2871.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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Vehicles covered by this recall