Recall 15V331000

STEERING

Report Date
20150601
Component
STEERING
Affected Vehicles
10 models

Defect Description

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 vehicles have front steering knuckle carrier that may break.

Safety Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 VAN HOOL C2045
2014 VAN HOOL CX45
2014 VAN HOOL TD925
2014 VAN HOOL TX40
2014 VAN HOOL TX45
2015 VAN HOOL CX45
2015 VAN HOOL TD925
2015 VAN HOOL TDX25
2015 VAN HOOL TX40
2015 VAN HOOL TX45

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.