Recall 18V209000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20180330
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
23 models

Defect Description

Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2015-2018 CX45, TD925, TDX25, TX40, TX45, and 2016-2018 CX35 motorcoaches. The passenger seat belt buckles outer casing may fail leaving the seat belt buckles exposed.

Safety Consequence

The exposed seat belt buckles may reduce the seat occupants likelihood of using the seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Van Hool will notify owners and dealers will replace the defective seatbelt buckles on the aisle side with flexible seatbelt buckles. The recall began on May 16, 2018. Owners may contact Van Hool customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 VAN HOOL CX45
2015 VAN HOOL TD925
2015 VAN HOOL TDX25
2015 VAN HOOL TX40
2015 VAN HOOL TX45
2016 VAN HOOL CX35
2016 VAN HOOL CX45
2016 VAN HOOL TD925
2016 VAN HOOL TDX25
2016 VAN HOOL TX40
2016 VAN HOOL TX45
2017 VAN HOOL CX35
2017 VAN HOOL CX45
2017 VAN HOOL TD925
2017 VAN HOOL TDX25
2017 VAN HOOL TX40
2017 VAN HOOL TX45
2018 VAN HOOL CX35
2018 VAN HOOL CX45
2018 VAN HOOL TD925
2018 VAN HOOL TDX25
2018 VAN HOOL TX40
2018 VAN HOOL TX45

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