Investigation PE04048: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jun 22, 2004

Closed

Sep 1, 2004

Model years

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Subject

Luggage strut arm shorts circuits

Component: Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Summary

This investigation was opened to evaluate van hool's decision to conduct a field service campaign instead of a safety recall to replace a defective luggage compartment door strut.this type of failure could result in the strut arm making contact and shorting against the main electrical junction box.as a result of the agency?s investigation into this matter, van hool has agreed to conduct a safety recall campaign to address odi's concerns. The action taken by van hool is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.a copy of the safety recall is attached.accordingly, this investigation is closed.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.