Preliminary Evaluation · Closed
ALTERNATOR B+ CABLE RETENTION
Manufacturer: Van Hool N.V.
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 08V126000.
Read the recall: what is defective and the free fix →What NHTSA is examining
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.
Vehicles under investigation
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.