7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2012-06-21
Description
Van hool is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 c2045, t2140, and t2145 vehicles, equipped with a detroit diesel dd13 engine. The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Van hool is working with daimler trucks north america to repair these motorcoaches (please see 12e009000). Where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 15, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-445-1980 or abc bus, inc. Toll free at 1-877-427-7278.
Notes
Van hool¿s recall campaign number is p697.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Posted on: 2012-06-21
Description
Van hool is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 c2045, t2140, and t2145 vehicles, equipped with a detroit diesel dd13 engine. The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Van hool is working with daimler trucks north america to repair these motorcoaches (please see 12e009000). Where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 15, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-445-1980 or abc bus, inc. Toll free at 1-877-427-7278.
Notes
Van hool¿s recall campaign number is p697.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - SEATS
Posted on: 2016-03-09
Description
Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain model year 2012 a300l, 2011 c2045, 2011-2013 t2145, 2012-2015 td925, 2016 tdx25, and 2014-2015 tx45 motor coaches equipped with certain recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats. The affected seats have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.
Consequence
If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the j-bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Van hool will notify owners, and dealers for the manufacturer of the seat will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. Any j-bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on may 25, 2016. Van hool's recall number for this campaign is p814-sb1354.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - STEERING
Posted on: 2016-11-29
Description
Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 c2045 and t2145; 2010 c3045; 2016 cx35; 2014-2016 cx45 and tx45; 2009-2016 td925; 2015-2016 tdx25 and tx40 and 2010-2013 t2140 motorcoaches. In the affected vehicles, the front steering knuckle carriers may crack.
Consequence
Cracking of a steering knuckle carrier may result in its total failure, allowing a wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Van hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering knuckle carriers that were produced from august 2009 through march 2011. Carriers that were produced from april 2011 to december 2014 will be inspected by ultrasonic measurement and replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on january 19, 2017. Owners may contact abc bus, inc. At 1-877-427-7278. Van hool's number for this recall is p855. Note: this recall expands recalls 14v-569 and 15v-331.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - STEERING
Posted on: 2016-11-29
Description
Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 c2045 and t2145; 2010 c3045; 2016 cx35; 2014-2016 cx45 and tx45; 2009-2016 td925; 2015-2016 tdx25 and tx40 and 2010-2013 t2140 motorcoaches. In the affected vehicles, the front steering knuckle carriers may crack.
Consequence
Cracking of a steering knuckle carrier may result in its total failure, allowing a wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Van hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering knuckle carriers that were produced from august 2009 through march 2011. Carriers that were produced from april 2011 to december 2014 will be inspected by ultrasonic measurement and replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on january 19, 2017. Owners may contact abc bus, inc. At 1-877-427-7278. Van hool's number for this recall is p855. Note: this recall expands recalls 14v-569 and 15v-331.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Posted on: 2021-10-14
Description
Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain 2000-2014 c2045, 2016 cx45, and 1998-2013 t2145 vehicles equipped with ricon baylift wheelchair lifts. When the lift's outer barrier is fully deployed, it may not withstand a sufficient amount of force, which could cause it to fail. As such, these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 403, platform lift systems.
Consequence
In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.
Corrective Action
Ricon will reinforce the outer barrier with additional supports, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on november 30, 2021. Owners may contact van hool's customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977. Van hool's number for this recall is p1528-sb2067.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #7 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Posted on: 2021-10-14
Description
Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain 2000-2014 c2045, 2016 cx45, and 1998-2013 t2145 vehicles equipped with ricon baylift wheelchair lifts. When the lift's outer barrier is fully deployed, it may not withstand a sufficient amount of force, which could cause it to fail. As such, these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 403, platform lift systems.
Consequence
In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.
Corrective Action
Ricon will reinforce the outer barrier with additional supports, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on november 30, 2021. Owners may contact van hool's customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977. Van hool's number for this recall is p1528-sb2067.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.