Recall 16V-857: 2010–2014 Van Hool C2045, 2010 Van Hool C3045 and 8 more
Van Hool N.V. recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Nov 29, 2016, covering about 1,612 vehicles.
The problem
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 C2045 and T2145; 2010 C3045; 2016 CX35; 2014-2016 CX45 and TX45; 2009-2016 TD925; 2015-2016 TDX25 and TX40 and 2010-2013 T2140 motorcoaches. In the affected vehicles, the front steering knuckle carriers may crack.
The risk
Cracking of a steering knuckle carrier may result in its total failure, allowing a wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering knuckle carriers that were produced from August 2009 through March 2011. Carriers that were produced from April 2011 to December 2014 will be inspected by ultrasonic measurement and replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2017. Owners may contact ABC Bus, Inc. at 1-877-427-7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P855. Note: This recall expands recalls 14V-569 and 15V-331.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Van Hool N.V. |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 16V857000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Van Hool C2045 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Van Hool C3045 | 2010 | All years |
| Van Hool CX35 | 2016 | All years |
| Van Hool CX45 | 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Van Hool T2140 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Van Hool T2145 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Van Hool TD925 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Van Hool TDX25 | 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Van Hool TX40 | 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Van Hool TX45 | 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V-857?
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 C2045 and T2145; 2010 C3045; 2016 CX35; 2014-2016 CX45 and TX45; 2009-2016 TD925; 2015-2016 TDX25 and TX40 and 2010-2013 T2140 motorcoaches. In the affected vehicles, the front steering knuckle carriers may crack.
How is recall 16V-857 fixed?
Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering knuckle carriers that were produced from August 2009 through March 2011. Carriers that were produced from April 2011 to December 2014 will be inspected by ultrasonic measurement and replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2017. Owners may contact ABC Bus, Inc. at 1-877-427-7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P855. Note: This recall expands recalls 14V-569 and 15V-331.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.