Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V176000 Reported May 25, 2001

Van hool/windshield wiper lever

Redundant Van Hool, N.v. · Visibility · 1,364 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V176000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
1,364
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 25, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: transit buses. the windshield wiper lever may be incorrectly secured.

Safety Consequence

The lever could disengage from the pivot shaft causing the wipers to become inoperative.

Corrective Action

The windshield wiper lever will be changed on these vehicles. owner notification began july 24, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact abc coach/van hool at 1-407-656-7977.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Redundant Van Hool, N.v. dealer and reference recall ID 01V176000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V176000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V176000?

NHTSA recall 01V176000 was issued by Redundant Van Hool, N.v. on May 25, 2001. It addresses: Van hool/windshield wiper lever. The recall affects approximately 1,364 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Redundant Van Hool, N.v. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V176000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.