NHTSA recall campaign
04V422000
ManufacturerVAN HOOL, N.V.Reported2004-08-30Affected408 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
IF THIS OCCURS, IT MAY BREAK SOME FUSES OR RELAYS, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORTS.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →