Van Hool N.V.: Safety Recalls in 2014

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Van Hool N.V. in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.

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September 17, 2014

(Campaign #: P732)

Front Steering Knuckle Carrier may Crack

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.

NHTSA ID: 14V569000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 158

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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June 4, 2014

(Campaign #: P726)

Driver Seat Belt Anchorage Assembly/FMVSS 210

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."

NHTSA ID: 14V304000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 90

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 67.78

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May 23, 2014

(Campaign #: P725)

Battery Equalizers-Possible Fire

Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2004, 2006, and 2013 C2045 Coaches, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

NHTSA ID: 14V276000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 18

Consequence Summary:

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

Van Hool's designated agent, ABC Bus, Inc., will notify Van Hool owners, and Sure Power will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2014. Van Hool's number for this recall is P725

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 27.78

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