1998 VAN HOOL T2145 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 VAN HOOL T2145
The 1998 VAN HOOL T2145 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 VAN HOOL T2145
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1998 VAN HOOL T2145, potentially affecting up to 1,287 vehicles.
Recall 21V799000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
| 422 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Ricon will reinforce the outer barrier with additional supports, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Owners may contact Van Hool's customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977. Van Hool's number for this recall is P1528-SB2067.
View full details →Recall 02V071001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 865 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS, THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
Consequence: WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE BUS. THE FAILURE MODE CAN CAUSE OPERATOR DISTRACTION, AND/OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: VANNER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUSES FOR CERTAIN EQUALIZERS BY THE DATE CODE. THE AFFECTED EQUALIZERS WILL BE REPLACED BY VANNER. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 VAN HOOL T2145
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 VAN HOOL T2145. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THERE WAS A TIRE BLOWOUT. A PIECE OF RUBBER CAME OFF LEFT FRONT TIRE, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL REGARDING CONTINENTAL TIRES 315/80R22.5.*JB.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1998 VAN HOOL T2145
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 VAN HOOL T2145 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 VAN HOOL T2145
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 VAN HOOL T2145
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VAN HOOL T2145
- 1998 VAN HOOL T2145 (current)
- 1999 VAN HOOL T2145 — 0 complaints
- 2000 VAN HOOL T2145 — 0 complaints
- 2001 VAN HOOL T2145 — 0 complaints
- 2002 VAN HOOL T2145 — 0 complaints
- 2003 VAN HOOL T2145 — 0 complaints
Other VAN HOOL Models
- VAN HOOL T2140 — 4 total complaints
- VAN HOOL BUS — 1 total complaint
- VAN HOOL CX35 — 1 total complaint
- VAN HOOL CX45 — 1 total complaint
- VAN HOOL A300K — 0 total complaints
- VAN HOOL A300K HYB — 0 total complaints
- VAN HOOL A300L — 0 total complaints
- VAN HOOL A330 — 0 total complaints