2012 Van Hool A300L recalls and problems
The 2012 Van Hool A300L has 1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any Van Hool dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2012 Van Hool A300L vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2012 Van Hool A300L recalls
Recall 16V-144: Seats
Problem: Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2012 A300L, 2011 C2045, 2011-2013 T2145, 2012-2015 TD925, 2016 TDX25, and 2014-2015 TX45 motor coaches equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
Risk: If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers for the manufacturer of the seat will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016. Van Hool's recall number for this campaign is P814-SB1354.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Van Hool A300L have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Van Hool A300L: 16V-144 (seats). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Van Hool recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Van Hool dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.