Van Hool recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Van Hool C2045 2010–2014
- Van Hool C3045 2010
- Van Hool Cx35 2016
- Van Hool Cx45 2014–2016
- Van Hool T2140 2010–2013
- Van Hool T2145 2010–2014
- Van Hool Td925 2009–2016
- Van Hool Tdx25 2015–2016
- Van Hool Tx40 2015–2016
- Van Hool Tx45 2014–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V857000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Van Hool N.V.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 29, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jan 19, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,612
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 5, 2010 to Nov 13, 2015
- Part
- Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- P855
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.
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: Seats Mar 9, 2016
- Van Hool recall: Service brakes, air Nov 10, 2015
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.