Recall 17V064000
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
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 Consequence
Reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | VAN HOOL | C2045 |
| 2010 | VAN HOOL | T2140 |
| 2010 | VAN HOOL | T2145 |
| 2011 | VAN HOOL | C2045 |
| 2011 | VAN HOOL | T2140 |
| 2011 | VAN HOOL | T2145 |
| 2011 | VAN HOOL | TD925 |
| 2012 | VAN HOOL | C2045 |
| 2012 | VAN HOOL | T2140 |
| 2012 | VAN HOOL | T2145 |
| 2012 | VAN HOOL | TD925 |
| 2013 | VAN HOOL | C2045 |
| 2013 | VAN HOOL | T2140 |
| 2013 | VAN HOOL | T2145 |
| 2013 | VAN HOOL | TD925 |
| 2014 | VAN HOOL | C2045 |
| 2014 | VAN HOOL | CX45 |
| 2014 | VAN HOOL | T2145 |
| 2014 | VAN HOOL | TD925 |
| 2014 | VAN HOOL | TX40 |
| 2014 | VAN HOOL | TX45 |
| 2015 | VAN HOOL | CX45 |
| 2015 | VAN HOOL | TD925 |
| 2015 | VAN HOOL | TX40 |
| 2015 | VAN HOOL | TX45 |
| 2016 | VAN HOOL | CX45 |
| 2016 | VAN HOOL | TX45 |
| 2017 | VAN HOOL | TX45 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.