Van Hool N.V.: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Van Hool N.V. in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 29, 2016

(Campaign #: P855)

Front Steering Knuckle Carriers may Crack

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.

NHTSA ID: 16V857000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,612

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 92.25

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March 9, 2016

(Campaign #: P814-SB1354)

Missing J-Bracket Welds on Bus Operator Seat

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.

NHTSA ID: 16V144000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 205

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 99.51

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