Recall 18V882000

EQUIPMENT

Report Date
20181212
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Van Hool TD925 and TDX25 vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Technologies, Inc. (KTI) KDS-25 fire extinguishers as part of the optional fire suppression system. The actuator of the extinguisher may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent in the event of a fire.

Safety Consequence

If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Remedy

Van Hool will notify owners, and KTI will inspect the fire suppression systems and replace the electrical piston actuators, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2019. Owners may contact Van Hool customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977. Van Hool's numbers for this recall is P1039/SB1578.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 VAN HOOL TD925
2015 VAN HOOL TDX25
2016 VAN HOOL TD925
2016 VAN HOOL TDX25
2017 VAN HOOL TD925
2017 VAN HOOL TDX25
2018 VAN HOOL TD925
2018 VAN HOOL TDX25

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