Van Hool Recalls 2011-2012 TD925 Motorcoaches for Driver Seat Defect
Van Hool is recalling 152 model year 2011-2012 TD925 motorcoaches because an incorrect driver's seat riser and floor adapter plate were installed, increasing injury risk in a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seating system non-compliance) that increases the risk of injury to the occupant in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Van Hool N.V. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 TD925 motorcoaches. The recall involves 152 vehicles where an incorrect riser and floor adapter plate was installed in the driver's seat during production. As a result, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, "Seating Systems."
In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant due to the non-compliant seating system.
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. Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153) or visit http://www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- VAN HOOL TD925
- Brand
- VAN HOOL
- Manufacturer
- VAN HOOL N.V.
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcoach
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 152
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- TD925
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Related recalls
Same brand · VAN HOOL
- HighABC Bus Recalls Van Hool Buses Due to Incorrect Window Glazing
NHTSA · 2026-03-26
- SevereABC Bus Recalls Van Hool CX35 and CX45 Due to Heater Exhaust Risk
NHTSA · 2024-05-13
- SevereVan Hool Recalls 2024 CX45 Vehicles Due to Seat Belt Screw Defect
NHTSA · 2023-12-19
- SevereVan Hool Recalls 2021 TDX25 Motorcoaches Due to Front Axle Weld Defect
NHTSA · 2022-07-13
- SevereVan Hool Recalls 2020-2021 Buses Due to Fuel Leak Fire Risk
NHTSA · 2021-12-20
Same manufacturer · VAN HOOL N.V.
See all →- HighVan Hool Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Barrier Defect
NHTSA · 2021-10-14
- SevereVan Hool Recalls 681 Buses Due to Fuel Rail Leak Risk
NHTSA · 2021-05-25
- HighVan Hool Recalls 2015-2018 Buses Due to Fire Extinguisher Defect
NHTSA · 2018-12-12
- HighVan Hool Recalls Motorcoaches Due to Seat Belt Buckle Casing Failure
NHTSA · 2018-03-30
Same hazard · injury
See all →- HighHonda Recalls Hybrid and Fuel Cell Vehicles for Tire Repair Kit Defect
NHTSA · 2026-10-08
- HighGreenpower Recalls 2021 Nano Beast School Buses Due to Software Error
NHTSA · 2026-10-05
- HighMaquet PowerLED 300 Concealed Lighting System Recalled for Detachment Risk
FDA (Devices) · 2026-09-30
- HighGreenpower Recalls EV Star Buses Due to Software Error
NHTSA · 2026-09-30
- HighVolvo Bus 9700 Recall for Missing Emergency Exit Instructions
NHTSA · 2026-09-18
Similar recalls
- HighVan Hool Recalls TX40 and TX45 Motorcoaches for Seat Belt Defect
NHTSA · 2014-06-04
- SevereVan Hool Recalls 2015-2016 Motorcoaches Due to Air Brake Defect
NHTSA · 2015-11-10
- SevereVan Hool Recalls Motorcoaches Due to Electronic Stability Control Defect
NHTSA · 2012-06-07
- SevereVan Hool Recalls TD925 Buses Due to Steering Knuckle Cracking Risk
NHTSA · 2014-09-17
- Severe
- SevereVan Hool Motorcoaches Recalled for Steering Knuckle Carrier Cracking
NHTSA · 2016-11-29