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SevereNHTSA·15V331000·Announced 2015-06-01

Van Hool Recalls Coaches Due to Front Steering Knuckle Breakage Risk

Van Hool is recalling specific 2014-2015 coaches because the front steering knuckle carrier may break, potentially causing the wheel to separate and increasing crash risk.

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

Plain-English summary

Van Hool N.V. is recalling certain model year 2014 C2045, 2014-2015 CX45, TD925, TX40, TX45, and 2015 TDX25 coaches. The recall involves 555 vehicles that have a front steering knuckle carrier that may break.

If the front steering knuckle carrier breaks, the coach wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

ABC Bus will notify owners on behalf of Van Hool. Dealers will inspect and replace the affected steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact ABC Bus at 1-877-427-7278 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VAN HOOL TX40, TX45, C2045, CX45
Brand
VAN HOOL
Manufacturer
Van Hool N.V.
Category
Vehicle — Coach / Bus
Hazard
Affected units
555

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 (6)

  • TX40
  • TX45
  • C2045
  • CX45
  • TD925
  • TDX25

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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