2012 VAN HOOL A300L Recall

Campaign:

16V144000 on 03/08/2016

Component:

Seats

Manufactured:

08/31/2011 - 07/25/2012

Affected:

205

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

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.

Correction:

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.

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.

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