The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V064000·Announced 2017-01-31

Van Hool Motorcoach Recall for Steering Box Defect in Cold Weather

Van Hool is recalling specific 2010-2017 motorcoaches because the steering wheel may be difficult to turn in low temperatures, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a steering defect that increases the risk of a crash, which fits the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

Van Hool N.V. is recalling certain 2010-2014 C2045 and T2145 motorcoaches, 2014-2015 TX40 motorcoaches, 2014-2017 TX45 motorcoaches, 2011-2015 TD925 motorcoaches, 2014-2016 CX45 motorcoaches, and 2010-2013 T2140 motorcoaches. The recall involves 1,396 vehicles.

The defect occurs when the vehicle is started in low temperatures, where the steering wheel may become difficult to turn. This reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering box free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2017. Owners may contact ABC Bus, Inc. at 1-877-427-7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P826. 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 CX45, TD925, TX45, T2145
Brand
VAN HOOL
Manufacturer
Van Hool N.V.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcoach
Hazard
Affected units
1,396

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 (7)

  • CX45
  • TD925
  • TX45
  • T2145
  • T2140
  • C2045
  • TX40

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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