Vehicle recall 04V423000 · August 30, 2004
2000-2002 Van Hool C2045
On certain motor coaches, the mounting brackets of two air tanks located above the drive axle air brakes may break loose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motor coaches, the mounting brackets of two air tanks located above the drive axle air brakes may break loose.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V423000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 30, 2004
- Filed by
- VAN HOOL, N.V.
- Owner notification
- January 28, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 677
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Reservoir/tank
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Van Hool C2045 (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
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