Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
SB2501
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The control arms of the front and trailing axles are equipped with a flexible ball-joint at the chassis side. Van Hool has several suppliers for the repair kit of this flexible ball-joint. All of the repair kits contain a flexible ball-joint, a spacer and a snap ring. Due to not equal thickness of the spacer in the different kits, it is important to install all three the kit parts when replacing a flexible ball-joint. Do not mix parts of different repair kits!
SB2497
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mobile column lifts raise the vehicle under the wheels. This service bulletin is a reminder about the usage of mobile column lifts when lifting a complete vehicle.
SB2262B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TO CHECK EMERGENCY SIDE WINDOW OPERATION To ensure trouble-free operation, the emergency side windows must be checked on a regular basis. This will allow you to confirm the proper operation of the emergency exit handle and unlatching mechanism, as well as the proper installation and function of the window seals
SB2494
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INTRODUCTION The purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you about the removal and installation of Raufoss line fittings
SB2468
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Van Hool recently changed-over in production to a “longer” articulation shaft (VH11717611) to fasten the wheel-suspension arms to the steering knuckle carrier/hub carrier. Field experience has shown that this change-over has a positive impact on the lifespan of the rubber bushings. The “longer” articulation shaft may be used with the M18 as well as with the M20 fastening system (refer to figures 2 and 3).
SB2372B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so that the vehicle meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in the U.S and the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) in Canada about this subject.
SB2372a
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so that the vehicle meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in the U.S and the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) in Canada about this subject.
SB2372
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so that the vehicle meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationâs (NHTSA) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in the U.S and the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) in Canada about this subject.
SB2255
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Information: In its production process, Bock, manufacturer of refrigerant compressors, has switched to a new type of motor protection switch for the electric motor of the refrigerant compressor. As the MP10 motor protection switch (VH11472802) is no longer made available as a spare part, as of now you will receive the new INT69G motor protection switch (VH11691810) when ordering. The MP10 and the INT69G are interchangeable, but fastening and electric connection are different.
SB1709
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Product Improvement: ALL VEHICLES WITH LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS - Introduction of wheel-end monitoring system (WEM). Van Hool has released a wheel-end monitoring system (WEM) which can be installed on all vehicles equipped with light-alloy wheels. The WEM is installed at the outboard side of the wheel and monitors vibrations produced by the wheel bearing. It warns in case of bearing raceway spalling by flashing a red LED on the unit. The WEM is delivered with a magnet which is used to change from "transport" to "standstill" mode.
SB1856
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Information - Maintenance operations related to refrigerant compressor oil This service information bulletin is a reminder/update about refrigerant compressor oil maintenance. To ensure a reliable system, it is important to perform the maintenance on a regular base as mentioned further on.
SB2039A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Information - Introduction of new 4/2 solenoid valve in compressed-air circuit Van Hool has switched over into production to a new type of 4/2 solenoid valve in the compressed-air system. As the previous Knorr-Bremse (Bosch) solenoid valve (VH11102170) is no longer made available as spare part, customers will receive a Wabco solenoid valve (VH660526759) when ordering. Both valves are interchangeable, but some differences must be considered. Consult the information in this service bulletin for a proper installation.
SB2039
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN: Van Hool has switched over into production to a new type of 4/2 solenoid valve in the compressed-air system. As the previous Knorr-Bremse (Bosch) solenoid valve (VH11102170) is no longer made available as spare part, you will receive a Wabco solenoid valve (VH660526759) when ordering. Both valves are interchangeable, but some differences must be considered. Consult the information in this service bulletin for a proper installation.
SB1961
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Information Bulletin: What to do in case of prolonged vehicle standstill. This service bulletin provides an overview of works to be performed during prolonged vehicle standstill.
MIC-VANH-090820
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Van Hool N.V. and ABC Companies did not release any new service bulletins during the month of August 2020.
SB1702
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service information Bulletin: Stress-free installation of flex pipe This service bulletin gives step-by-step instructions on how to install the flex pipe properly. The flexible part of the flex pipe handles thermal expansion and engine vibration, and is prone to premature breakdown in case of incorrect installation.
SB1777
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Information: This bulletin is being released as a reminder of the importance of wheel bearing preventive maintenance. Check the wheel bearing end-play every 50,000 miles*, and when having any work done on the brakes or any other component on the axle end.
SB1796
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Information: he purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you about the innocent traces of lubricant at the bottom of the transmission bell housing on new vehicles. They are caused by the protective anti-corrosion coating at the inside of the bell housing which becomes liquid at transmission operating temperature. This phenomenon is temporarily and no indication that there is a sealing problem! The lubricant can easily be removed with ordinary cleaning product.
SB1508
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Transmission refuses to shift into gear after a low air pressure condition. It has come to the attention of Van Hool that on the CX35, CX45, TX45 and TDX25 with Cummins EPA2013/EPA2016 engines and Allison transmission that the transmission sometimes refuses to shift into gear after a low air pressure condition.
SB1634
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Product Improvement. Introduction of new single check valves in cooling-circuits deaeration lines.Van Hool have recently switched over into production a new type of single check valve. Contrary to the previous type equipped with a plastic housing, the new type comprises an aluminium housing. Because of this, they are better suited to resist higher coolant temperatures. As the new type can also be used on previoulsy sold vehicles, only the new type will be available as a spare part. This service bulletin applies to All Van Hool Vehicles.
WP1134
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
To retrofit from Iteris to Wabco LDW2 land departure warning system. Van Hool has released a work procedure to assist ABC Companies in successfully retrofitting a C2045 vehicle factory equipped with an Iteris LDW system to a Wabco LDW2 system. The reason for this work procedure is the spare parts production stop for the Iteris LDW system.
SB1645
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
To remove/install wheel-nut caps. Some vehicles have plastic chrome-coloured wheel-nut caps on top of the wheel nuts. This service bulletin gives instructions on how to remove/install these wheel-nut caps correctly.
SB1573A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Product Improvement: Introduction of longer refrigerant compressor discharge hose. Tests have shown that the changeover to the longer length has a positive impact on the hose life. Van Hool recommends therefore the use of this longer hose as service replacement for hose 11019116 used on earlier CX45 vehicles with Detroit Diesel DD13 EPA16 engine. The procedure in this bulletin provides the necessary fitting instructions.
SB1252
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Change weather strip mounting lip of luggage compartment door.
1261A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Information: Bevel gear of front axle steering system Service records have shown that the grease in the bevel gear could affect performance at very low temperatures (below -20°C/-4°F). If the grease in the bevel gear becomes hard enough to affect drivability, additional manual force could be required to turn the steering wheel. This would be especially noticeable when the steering wheel is turned the first times after an initial start-up. The phenomenon could disappear later as a matter of course due to the warming up of the grease in the bevel gear. Additionally it has been determined that in some cases water has penetrated the bevel gear via the sealing thereby contaminating the grease. The penetrating water will start corrosion of the bearings. This problem shows a gradual, but continual increase of the steering forces and will not disappear at higher ambient temperatures or when the bevel gear is in use. Checking the bevel gear rotation torque will help in determining if the bevel gear needs to be replaced. If either of these conditions are observed, it is necessary to replace the bevel gear by the corresponding ZF bevel gear. Old and new bevel gears are interchangeable, but note that two different types of bevel gears are used. Also note that the new bevel gear has a mid-position which should be taken into account during the installation of the bevel gear.
SB1328
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Information: DANA wheel bearing end-play DANA, manufacturer of axles, has informed Van Hool that the procedure for checking the wheel bearing end-play has been changed. This change is related to the following axles: ? DANA 11.36 drive axle with ?unitized? wheel bearings ? DANA G171 drive axle with ?unitized? wheel bearings ? VAN HOOL trailing axle with DANA hub (TD925US 10-wheeler only) The change is NOT related to DANA drive axles with ordinary wheel bearings.
SB-1234
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VAN HOOL COACHES: STARTER SOLENOID FLYBACK DIODE. ALL COACHES FEATURING MULTIPLEX TECHNOLOGY. IN THE MAIN JUNCTION BOX OF THE UNITS, MULTICONNECTOR PIN E11 OF MULTIPLEX NODE 4 (PART #10690971) HAS BEEN CONNECTED TO THE STARTER MOTOR SOLENOID GROUND. OVER TIME THIS NODE MAY EXPERIENCE ISSUES FROM AN EMF SPIKE FROM THE STARTER MOTOR SOLENOID. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
CSB-2009-001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ABC CO. (VAN HOOL INC.): COOLANT LINE SERVICE. THERE ARE 2 SECTIONS. SECTION 1 COVERS REPLACEMENT OF COOLANT HOSES AND SECTION 2 COVERS INSTALLATION OF BRACKETS FOR COOLANT LINE RETENTION. BOTH SECTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS BULLETIN SO THAT IN CASES WHEN BOTH SECTIONS ARE APPLICABLE THEY MAY BE PERFORMED CONCURRENTLY AND THUS ELIMINATE REDUNDANT STEPS THAT ARE COMMON TO BOTH SECTIONS. *PE
SB1213
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VAN HOOL -- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT - DOGA WIPER MOTOR CHANGE. *NJ