2015 Van Hool Tx45 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V144000
Manufacturer: VAN HOOL N.V.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: P814-SB1354
Manufactured Begin Date: March 13th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: April 16th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: May 25th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2012 A300L, 2011 C2045, 2011-2013 T2145, 2012-2015 TD925, 2016 TDX25, and 2014-2015 TX45 motor coaches equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.

Consequence Summary:
If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Summary:
Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers for the manufacturer of the seat will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016. Van Hool's recall number for this campaign is P814-SB1354.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V331000
Manufacturer: VAN HOOL N.V.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: P750
Manufactured Begin Date: October 18th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: February 11th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: July 6th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2014 C2045, 2014-2015 CX45, TD925, TX40, TX45, and 2015 TDX25 coaches. The affected vehciles have a left front steering knuckle carrier that may break.

Consequence Summary:
If the front steering knuckle carrier breaks, the coach wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
ABC Bus will notify owners on behalf of Van Hool, and 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. Van Hool's number for this recall is P750.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V304000
Manufacturer: VAN HOOL N.V.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: P726
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 2013
Manufactured End Date: June 30th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: September 9th, 2014

Defect Summary:
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 TX40 motorcoaches manufactured January 2014 through June 2014, and TX45 motorcoaches manufactured September 2013 through June 2014. The driver seat belt assembly may not be properly secured to the B-pillar anchorage and as a result the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence Summary:
If the seat belt is not properly secured to the anchorage, the driver is at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Van Hool designated agent ABC Bus Companies will notify Van Hool motorcoach owners, and dealers will correct the seat belt anchorage mounting, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. Owners may contact ABC Bus Companies customer service at 1-800-222-2875. Van Hool's number for this recall is P726.

Recall 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.