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NHTSARecalled Aug 30, 2004 · #04V423000

VAN HOOL/AIR TANK RETENTION

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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

Product details

Product
VAN HOOL/AIR TANK RETENTION
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
redundant VAN HOOL, N.V.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice