Van Hool recall: Seats
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Van Hool Td925 2011–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V323000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Van Hool N.V.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 9, 2012
- Owners notified
- Nov 15, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 152
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seats
- Maker's own recall number
- P698
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 207
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Van Hool recall: Fuel system, diesel May 25, 2021
- Van Hool recall: Equipment Dec 12, 2018
- Van Hool recall: Seat belts Mar 30, 2018
- Van Hool recall: Steering Jan 31, 2017
- Van Hool recall: Steering Nov 29, 2016
- Van Hool recall: Seats Mar 9, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.