2012 VAN HOOL C2045 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 VAN HOOL C2045 has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety systems and engine components based on recall data.
There are 7 recalls addressing various systems including the electrical system, electronic stability control, fuel system, engine, wheelchair lift, and steering components.
Recalls- Electrical system alternator. Recall 12V495000 affects 138 vehicles. Certain motorcoaches without ground cables on Prestolite AC172 alternators risk internal corrosion causing overheating and possible melting that can lead to smoke and fire. Dealers will add external ground cables free of charge.
- Electronic stability control. Recall 12V257000 involves 17 vehicles with Meritor Wabco ESC modules. Incorrect slip angle calculations can cause the ESC to apply front outer wheel brakes incorrectly, leading to a deviation from the intended path and an increased crash risk. Owners will have the control module replaced free of charge.
- Fuel system diesel. Recall 12V286000 covers 203 vehicles with Detroit Diesel DD13 engines. High pressure fuel line supports may loosen causing line cracking and fuel leaks. Fuel leaks increase crash and fire risks. Repairs include replacing the line support system free of charge by authorized facilities.
- Diesel engine components. The same recall 12V286000 also addresses potential fuel line issues influencing engine safety with identical risks and remedies.
- Wheelchair lift outer barrier. Recall 21V799000 affects 422 vehicles equipped with Ricon Baylift lifts. The outer barrier may fail under force, posing a risk of injury to lift occupants. Ricon will reinforce the barrier at no cost.
- Steering knuckle carriers. Recall 16V857000 involves 1612 vehicles where front steering knuckle carriers may crack and fail. Failure can cause wheel separation and increase crash chances. Dealers will replace or inspect carriers as needed free of charge.
- Steering gear box. Recall 17V064000 covers 1396 vehicles that may have difficulty steering at startup in cold temperatures, reducing steering ability and crash risk. The steering box will be replaced free of charge by dealers.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety or serious defects may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney could provide guidance on these protections.
2012 VAN HOOL C2045 Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
3788
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 VAN HOOL C2045
422 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2000-2014 C2045, 2016 CX45, and 1998-2013 T2145 vehicles equipped with Ricon Baylift Wheelchair Lifts. When the lift's outer barrier is fully deployed, it may not withstand a sufficient amount of force, which could cause it to fail. As such, these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Risk: In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.
2012 VAN HOOL C2045
1396 vehicles affected
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2010-2014 C2045 and T2145 motorcoaches, 2014-2015 TX40 motorcoaches, 2014-2017 TX45 motorcoaches, 2011-2015 TD925 motorcoaches, 2014-2016 CX45 motorcoaches and 2010-2013 T2140 motorcoaches. When the vehicle is started in low temperatures, the steering wheel may be difficult to turn.
Risk: Reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.
2012 VAN HOOL C2045
1612 vehicles affected
STEERING
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 C2045 and T2145; 2010 C3045; 2016 CX35; 2014-2016 CX45 and TX45; 2009-2016 TD925; 2015-2016 TDX25 and TX40 and 2010-2013 T2140 motorcoaches. In the affected vehicles, the front steering knuckle carriers may crack.
Risk: Cracking of a steering knuckle carrier may result in its total failure, allowing a wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2012 VAN HOOL C2045
203 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
VAN HOOL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 C2045, T2140, AND T2145 VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH A DETROIT DIESEL DD13 ENGINE. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE WORK. AS A RESULT OF OTHER REPAIRS, THE LINE SUPPORTS MAY LOOSEN, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO FUEL LINE CRACKING AND A FUEL LEAK.
Risk: A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
2012 VAN HOOL C2045
17 vehicles affected
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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.
Risk: THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2012 VAN HOOL C2045
138 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Van Hool is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 C2045, and model year 2011 T2140 and T2145 motorcoaches manufactured from September 2010 through September 2011, equipped with a Daimler DD13 engine without ground cables installed on the Prestolite AC172 alternators. Internal corrosion may cause the alternator components to overheat.
Risk: If the alternator overheats, the components may melt, possibly resulting in smoke and creating the potential risk of a vehicle fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.