Van Hool TD925 and TDX25 Buses Recalled for Engine Idle Fire Risk
Van Hool is recalling 2014-2015 TD925 and 2015 TDX25 buses because low engine idle speeds may cause alternator overheating and 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 risk of fire due to alternator overheating, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage risk under the rubric for vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
Van Hool N.V. is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 TD925 vehicles manufactured between October 11, 2013, and December 12, 2014, as well as 2015 TDX925 vehicles manufactured on December 23, 2014. These vehicles are equipped with Cummins engines that may have their idle speed set too low.
A prolonged engine idle at this low speed, combined with high electrical demand, may cause the alternator to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. The recall covers 50 affected vehicles.
Van Hool will notify owners through its agent, ABC Bus Inc. Cummins service technicians will correct the engine idle speed setting, and the buses will have their alternators replaced during the next scheduled maintenance. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2015, and Van Hool's number for this recall is P764. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- VAN HOOL TD925, TDX25
- Brand
- VAN HOOL
- Manufacturer
- Van Hool N.V.
- Category
- Vehicle — Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 50
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 (2)
- TD925
- TDX25
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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