Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V064000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Van Hool N.V. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-01-31.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V064000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Component
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufacturer
Van Hool N.V.
Vehicles affected
1,396
Reported to NHTSA
2017-01-31
Owners notified
2017-02-21

Defect description

Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) 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. When the vehicle is started in low temperatures, the steering wheel may be difficult to turn.

Safety risk

Reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

28 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
VAN HOOL C20452014 2013 2012 2011 2010
VAN HOOL CX452016 2015 2014
VAN HOOL T21402013 2012 2011 2010
VAN HOOL T21452014 2013 2012 2011 2010
VAN HOOL TD9252015 2014 2013 2012 2011
VAN HOOL TX402015 2014
VAN HOOL TX452017 2016 2015 2014

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.