Defect Investigation Detail

VAN HOOL / C2045 / 2006

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE08003 Vehicale/Equipment Name: VAN HOOL
Vehicale/Equipment Model: C2045 Vehicale/Equipment Year: 2006
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Manufacturer's Name: Van Hool N.V.
Date Opened: Jan, 23 2008 Date Closed: Mar, 26 2008
Subject: ALTERNATOR B+ CABLE RETENTION Summary: This investigation started from a technical service bulletin review.during the investigation, odi expressed concern about the fire risk posed from a shorting battery cable. van hool revisited the issue and decided to conduct a safety recall.under the safety recall, van hool will add an additional clamp to hold the rear of the battery cable for improved retention.the recall action resolves the issues raised by this investigation. accordingly, this investigation is closed.