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HighNHTSA·18V209000·Announced 2018-03-30

Van Hool Recalls Motorcoaches Due to Seat Belt Buckle Casing Failure

Van Hool is recalling 2015-2018 motorcoaches because seat belt buckle casings may fail, exposing the buckles and reducing the likelihood of seat belt use.

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 safety-critical component (seat belts) where the defect increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Van Hool N.V. is recalling certain 2015-2018 CX45, TD925, TDX25, TX40, TX45, and 2016-2018 CX35 motorcoaches. The recall addresses a defect where the outer casing of the passenger seat belt buckles may fail, leaving the buckles exposed.

The exposed seat belt buckles may reduce the likelihood that seat occupants will use the seat belts, which increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. The recall began on May 16, 2018.

Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective seatbelt buckles on the aisle side with flexible seatbelt buckles. Owners may contact Van Hool customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VAN HOOL TDX25, TD925, CX45, CX35
Brand
VAN HOOL
Manufacturer
Van Hool N.V.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcoach
Hazard
Affected units
1,528

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)

  • TDX25
  • TD925
  • CX45
  • CX35
  • TX40
  • TX45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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