NHTSA Recall 12V323000
Filed by Van Hool N.V.. Component: Seats. Reported 2012-07-09. An estimated 152 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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."
Risk
In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: P698
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.