Recall 04V422000: VAN HOOL, N.V.

Report received

Aug 30, 2004

Manufacturer

VAN HOOL, N.V.

Potentially affected

408vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.