Recall Date |
2017-02-09 |
Last Updated |
2019-05-06 |
Notification Type |
Safety Mfr |
System |
Steering |
Issued by |
VAN HOOL |
Manufacturer Recall Number |
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Units Affected |
35 |
Category |
Bus |
Recall Details |
On certain buses, the grease used in the first generation Pailton bevel gear box is not suited for low temperatures (-20 degree Celsius). Additionally, water could penetrate the bevel box through the seal, contaminating the grease and causing corrosion in the bearings. A combination of corrosion, contaminated grease and low temperatures would increase steering effort and, over time, could result in the sudden loss of operational steering which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the first generation Pailton bevel box with a ZF bevel box. |