Van Hool TD925, TDX25: Electrical system — alternator/generator/regulator

Affects Van Hool TD925, TDX25 · 2014–2015 — about 50 vehicles.

The hazard

A prolonged engine idle at the low speed, combined with high electrical demand, may cause the alternator to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Van Hool will notify owners through its agent ABC Bus Inc., and Cummins service technicians will correct the engine idle speed setting. Additionally, the buses need to have their alternators replaced during the next scheduled maintenance. These repairs will be performed, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2015. Van Hool's number for this recall is P764.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational