Recall 04V422000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT Defect in 2000-2001 VAN HOOL C2045

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RECALL This recall affects up to 408 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 04V422000
Manufacturer VAN HOOL, N.V.
Vehicles Affected 408
Component STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES WITH CUMMINS AND DETROIT ENGINES, THE TOP OF THE MAIN JUNCTION BOX IS OPEN AND WHILE USING THE LUGGAGE DOOR THE GAS STRUT MAY DROP INTO THE MAIN JUNCTION BOX.

Safety Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, IT MAY BREAK SOME FUSES OR RELAYS, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORTS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TOP COVER PANEL TO THE JUNCTION BOX TO ELIMINATE ANYTHING FROM DROPPING INTO THE JUNCTION BOX. ALSO THE STRUT WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 18, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VAN HOOL AT 1-800-222-2871.

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