Recall 17V064000: 2010–2014 Van Hool C2045, 2014–2016 Van Hool CX45, 2010–2013 Van Hool T2140 +4 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 31, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 1,396
- Models
- 7
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
Reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Van Hool C2045
- 2011 Van Hool C2045
- 2012 Van Hool C2045
- 2013 Van Hool C2045
- 2014 Van Hool C2045
- 2014 Van Hool CX45
- 2015 Van Hool CX45
- 2016 Van Hool CX45
- 2010 Van Hool T2140
- 2011 Van Hool T2140
- 2012 Van Hool T2140
- 2013 Van Hool T2140
- 2010 Van Hool T2145
- 2011 Van Hool T2145
- 2012 Van Hool T2145
- 2013 Van Hool T2145
- 2014 Van Hool T2145
- 2011 Van Hool TD925
- 2012 Van Hool TD925
- 2013 Van Hool TD925
- 2014 Van Hool TD925
- 2015 Van Hool TD925
- 2014 Van Hool TX40
- 2015 Van Hool TX40
- 2014 Van Hool TX45
- 2015 Van Hool TX45
- 2016 Van Hool TX45
- 2017 Van Hool TX45
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V064000
- Manufacturer campaign
- P826
- Manufacturer
- Van Hool N.V.
- Owner letters
- Feb 21, 2017
- Components
- Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion) (Steering)
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