Recalls for 2012 Van Hool A300l

DEFECT #1 - 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.