Recall 14V304000: 2014–2015 Van Hool TX40, 2014–2015 Van Hool TX45
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 4, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 90
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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."
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2014 Van Hool TX40
- 2015 Van Hool TX40
- 2014 Van Hool TX45
- 2015 Van Hool TX45
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V304000
- Manufacturer campaign
- P726
- Manufacturer
- Van Hool N.V.
- Owner letters
- Sep 9, 2014
- Components
- Seat belts:front:anchorage (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology