NHTSA Recall 17V064000
Filed by Van Hool N.V.. Component: Steering. Reported 2017-01-31. An estimated 1,396 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2010-2014 C2045 and T2145 motorcoaches, 2014-2015 TX40 motorcoaches, 2014-2017 TX45 motorcoaches, 2011-2015 TD925 motorcoaches, 2014-2016 CX45 motorcoaches and 2010-2013 T2140 motorcoaches. When the vehicle is started in low temperatures, the steering wheel may be difficult to turn.
Risk
Reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering box, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2017. Owners may contact ABC Bus, Inc. at 1-877-427-7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P826.
Manufacturer campaign number: P826
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2010 Van Hool C2045
- 2011 Van Hool C2045
- 2012 Van Hool C2045
- 2013 Van Hool C2045
- 2014 Van Hool C2045
- 2014 Van Hool Cx45
- 2015 Van Hool Cx45
- 2016 Van Hool Cx45
- 2010 Van Hool T2140
- 2011 Van Hool T2140
- 2012 Van Hool T2140
- 2013 Van Hool T2140
- 2010 Van Hool T2145
- 2011 Van Hool T2145
- 2012 Van Hool T2145
- 2013 Van Hool T2145
- 2014 Van Hool T2145
- 2011 Van Hool Td925
- 2012 Van Hool Td925
- 2013 Van Hool Td925
- 2014 Van Hool Td925
- 2015 Van Hool Td925
- 2014 Van Hool Tx40
- 2015 Van Hool Tx40
- 2014 Van Hool Tx45
- 2015 Van Hool Tx45
- 2016 Van Hool Tx45
- 2017 Van Hool Tx45