The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V569000·Announced 2014-09-17

Van Hool Recalls TD925 Buses Due to Steering Knuckle Cracking Risk

Van Hool is recalling 2011-2013 TD925 buses because the front steering knuckle carrier may crack, potentially causing a wheel to separate and increasing crash risk.

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 (steering knuckle carrier cracking) that could lead to wheel separation and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Van Hool N.V. is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 TD925 vehicles manufactured between December 17, 2010, and February 14, 2013. The recall involves 158 affected vehicles.

In the affected vehicles, the front steering knuckle carrier may crack. This cracking may result in total failure of the component, allowing a wheel to separate from the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.

Van Hool's designated agent, ABC Bus Companies, will notify owners. Dealers will replace the front steering knuckle carriers if they are affected, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2014. Owners may contact ABC Bus Companies customer service at 1-800-222-2875 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.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
158

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.

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