Preliminary Evaluation · Closed
FRONT BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE
Action number
PE01015
Opened
Apr 30, 2001
Closed
May 31, 2001
Outcome
Recall 01V175000
Manufacturer: VAN HOOL, N.V. (*)
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 01V175000.
Read the recall: what is defective and the free fix →What NHTSA is examining
Alleged that the front brake hoses are rupturing where they are clamped to the front control arm.a ruptured brake hose will cause loss of front brakes
Vehicles under investigation
1998 Van Hool C20001999 Van Hool C20002000 Van Hool C20001998 Van Hool T21451999 Van Hool T21452000 Van Hool T2145
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.