The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V505000·Announced 2012-10-18

Van Hool Recalls 2012 TD925 Motorcoaches Due to Fuel Leak Fire Risk

Van Hool is recalling 136 model year 2012 TD925 motorcoaches because a tire blowout could damage the fuel filter, causing a leak and potential fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel filter base plate) that can lead to a fuel leak and vehicle fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Van Hool N.V. is recalling certain model year 2012 TD925 motorcoaches manufactured between October 2011 and July 2012. These vehicles are equipped with a Cummins ISX engine and a Fuel Pro fuel filter located behind the left tag axle tire. A total of 136 vehicles are affected by this recall.

The defect involves the potential for debris from a left tag axle tire blowout to damage the Fuel Pro fuel filter compartment base plate. Damage to this base plate may lead to a fuel leak inside the engine compartment. In the presence of an ignition source, this fuel leak may result in a vehicle fire.

Van Hool, through their US agent ABC Bus, Inc., will notify owners. Dealers will install a thicker base plate to protect the fuel filter at no charge. The safety recall began on December 13, 2012. Owners may contact ABC Bus, Inc. toll-free at 1-877-427-7278 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VAN HOOL TD925
Brand
VAN HOOL
Manufacturer
Van Hool N.V.
Affected units
136

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.