Van Hool recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Van Hool TD925 and TDX25 vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Technologies, Inc. (KTI) KDS-25 fire extinguishers as part of the optional fire suppression system. The actuator of the extinguisher may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent in the event of a fire.
What could happen
If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
The fix
Van Hool will notify owners, and KTI will inspect the fire suppression systems and replace the electrical piston actuators, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2019. Owners may contact Van Hool customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977. Van Hool's numbers for this recall is P1039/SB1578.
Vehicles covered
- Van Hool Td925 2015–2018
- Van Hool Tdx25 2015–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V882000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Van Hool N.V.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 12, 2018
- Owners notified
- Mar 6, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 244
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 6, 2015 to Apr 20, 2018
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- P1039 / SB1578
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: 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
- 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.