VAN HOOL 2011 VAN HOOL C2045 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2011 VAN HOOL C2045
Brand
VAN HOOL
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2011
VAN HOOL N.V. is recalling certain 2011 VAN HOOL C2045 vehicles due to electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator issues. If the alternator overheats, the components may melt, possibly resulting in smoke and creating the potential risk of a vehicle fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the alternator overheats, the components may melt, possibly resulting in smoke and creating the potential risk of a vehicle fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Van Hool through their US agent, ABC Bus, Inc., will notify owners, and dealers will add external ground cables to the alternators, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 5, 2012. Owners may contact the warranty administrator for ABC Bus, Inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026