2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 2014-06-09
Description
Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 tx40 motorcoaches manufactured january 2014 through june 2014, and tx45 motorcoaches manufactured september 2013 through june 2014. The driver seat belt assembly may not be properly secured to the b-pillar anchorage and as a result the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
If the seat belt is not properly secured to the anchorage, the driver is at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Van hool designated agent abc bus companies will notify van hool motorcoach owners, and dealers will correct the seat belt anchorage mounting, free of charge. The recall began on september 9, 2014. Owners may contact abc bus companies customer service at 1-800-222-2875. Van hool's number for this recall is p726.
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 #2 - STEERING
Posted on: 2015-06-01
Description
Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain model year 2014 c2045, 2014-2015 cx45, td925, tx40, tx45, and 2015 tdx25 coaches. The affected vehciles have a left front steering knuckle carrier that may break.
Consequence
If the front steering knuckle carrier breaks, the coach wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Abc bus will notify owners on behalf of van hool, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on july 6, 2015. Owners may contact abc bus at 1-877-427-7278. Van hool's number for this recall is p750.
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.