7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEATS
Posted on: 2012-07-10
Description
Van hool is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 td925 motorcoaches. For the driver's seat, an incorrect riser and floor adapter plate was installed in vehicles during production. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, seating systems.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective Action
Van hool will notify owners via its dealer abc bus inc. And replace the riser and floor adapter plates free of charge. The recall began on november 15, 2012. Owners may contact the warranty administrator for abc bus, inc. Toll free at 1-877-427-7278.
Notes
Van hool's recall campaign number is p698.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 - STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Posted on: 2012-10-19
Description
Van hool is recalling certain model year 2012 td925 motorcoaches, manufactured from october 2011, through july 2012, equipped with a cummins isx engine and a fuel pro fuel filter located behind the left tag axle tire. In the event of a left tag axle tire blow out, debris from the blown tire may damage the fuel pro fuel filter compartment base plate.
Consequence
Damage to the base plate may lead to a fuel leak inside the engine compartment. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Van hool through their us agent, abc bus, inc., will notify owners, and dealers will install a thicker base plate to protect the fuel filter, free of charge. The safety recall began on december 13, 2012. Owners may contact abc bus, inc. Toll free at 1-877-427-7278.
Notes
Van hool's recall campaign number is p703.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 #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
Posted on: 2012-10-19
Description
Van hool is recalling certain model year 2012 td925 motorcoaches, manufactured from october 2011, through july 2012, equipped with a cummins isx engine and a fuel pro fuel filter located behind the left tag axle tire. In the event of a left tag axle tire blow out, debris from the blown tire may damage the fuel pro fuel filter compartment base plate.
Consequence
Damage to the base plate may lead to a fuel leak inside the engine compartment. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Van hool through their us agent, abc bus, inc., will notify owners, and dealers will install a thicker base plate to protect the fuel filter, free of charge. The safety recall began on december 13, 2012. Owners may contact abc bus, inc. Toll free at 1-877-427-7278.
Notes
Van hool's recall campaign number is p703.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: 2014-09-17
Description
Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 td925 vehicles manufactured december 17, 2010, to february 14, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the front steering knuckle carrier may crack.
Consequence
Cracking of the 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 designated agent abc bus companies will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front steering knuckle carriers if they are affected, free of charge. The recall began on november 3, 2014. Owners may contact abc bus companies customer service at 1-800-222-2875. Van hool's number for this recall is p732.
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 - 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 #6 - 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 #7 - 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.