2014 VAN HOOL CX45 Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 15V331000 on 05/31/2015
- Component:
- Steering
- Manufactured:
- 10/24/2013 - 03/17/2015
- Affected:
- 555
- Defect:
- Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain model year 2014 c2045, 2014-2015 cx45, td925, tx40, tx45, and 2015 tdx25 coaches. the affected vehicles have front steering knuckle carrier that may break.
- Consequence:
- If the front steering knuckle carrier breaks, the coach wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Abc bus will notify owners on behalf of van hool, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on july 6, 2015. owners may contact abc bus at 1-877-427-7278. van hool's number for this recall is p750.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 16V857000 on 11/28/2016
- Component:
- Steering
- Manufactured:
- 09/19/2013 - 01/10/2016
- Affected:
- 1,612
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 17V064000 on 02/01/2017
- Component:
- Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- Manufactured:
- 09/19/2013 - 10/01/2015
- Affected:
- 1,396
- Defect:
- Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain 2010-2014 c2045 and t2145 motorcoaches, 2014-2015 tx40 motorcoaches, 2014-2017 tx45 motorcoaches, 2011-2015 td925 motorcoaches, 2014-2016 cx45 motorcoaches and 2010-2013 t2140 motorcoaches. when the vehicle is started in low temperatures, the steering wheel may be difficult to turn.
- Consequence:
- Reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Van hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering box, free of charge. the recall began on february 21, 2017. owners may contact abc bus, inc. at 1-877-427-7278. van hool's number for this recall is p826.
- 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.
2014 VAN HOOL CX45 TSBs (16)
- Bulletin:
- SB1325
- Component:
- 126200 exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
- Summary:
- Field change program: to modify front turn signal lamps installation it has been determined that the front turn signal lamps of the above mentioned vehicles show frequently water intrusion. investigation has shown that the contact surface
- Bulletin:
- SB1355
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Field change program: to change routing of extinguishing agent hose and check routing of linear detection wire one of the extinguishing agent hoses of the automatic fire suppression system is routed in a way that it can be damaged during t
- Bulletin:
- SB1333
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Field change campaign: to change refrigerant compressor discharge hose field reports have determined that there is a frequent failure of the refrigerant compressor discharge hose. to address this issue, van hool is conducting a field chang
- Bulletin:
- SB1271
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Field change program: to replace a/c compressor discharge hose field reports have determined that there is a frequent failure of the a/c compressor discharge hose. to address this issue, van hool is conducting a field change program.
- Bulletin:
- SB1355A
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Field change program: to change routing of extinguishing agent hose and check routing of linear detection wire on the above-mentioned vehicles, one of the extinguishing agent hoses of the automatic fire suppression system is routed in a wa
- Bulletin:
- SB1273
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Field change program: to change preheater of fuel pro filter the above-mentioned units have left the factory with a fuel pro filter equipped with a 12v preheater instead of one for a 24v system. to prevent damage to the 12v preheater van h
- Bulletin:
- SB1285
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Field change program: to check anchorage of passenger seats on affected vehicles it can be possible that too short tee-bolts are used to secure the fixed seats. to address this issue, van hool is conducting a field change program. owners a
- Bulletin:
- SB1328
- Component:
- 021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
- Summary:
- Service information: dana wheel bearing end-play dana, manufacturer of axles, has informed van hool that the procedure for checking the wheel bearing end-play has been changed. this change is related to the following axles: ? dana 11.36
- Bulletin:
- SB1262
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Product improvement: stepwell lighting if on units before 48244 one of the lighting strips fails, van hool recommends changing all five step nose lighting strips to improve the service life of the system. customers who want to upgrade thei
- Bulletin:
- SB1306
- Component:
- 062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
- Summary:
- Field change program: condenser fan relay failure field reports have determined that there is a frequent failure of the 50 ampere condenser fan relay k21m located in the junction box ekv. to address this issue, van hool is conducting a fi
- Bulletin:
- 1261A
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Service information: bevel gear of front axle steering system service records have shown that the grease in the bevel gear could affect performance at very low temperatures (below -20°c/-4°f). if the grease in the bevel gear becomes hard e
- Bulletin:
- SB1252
- Component:
- 162700 structure:body:trunk lid
- Summary:
- Change weather strip mounting lip of luggage compartment door.
- Bulletin:
- SB1464
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Transmission routine inspection on leaks. van hool has issued this bulletin to advise customers of specific areas to include in their routine inspections for the allison wtb500 transmission. filler tube/dipstick tub mounting. if broken or l
- Bulletin:
- SB1467
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Introduction of new transmission oil filler pipe assembly on vehicles with detroit diesel engine. the new oil filler pipe removes possible stress on the grommet (part #11147825) that seals the oil filler pipe assembly to the transmission ho
- Bulletin:
- SB1468
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Introduction of new transmission oil filler pipe assembly for vehicles with cummins isx engine and allison wtb500® transmission. the new oil filler pipe removes possible stress on the grommet (part #11147825) that seals the oil filler pipe
- Bulletin:
- SB1501
- Component:
- 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- Introduction of new rubber elbow in engine air intake piping. the elbow is located near the turbocharger, and joins the pipe coming from the engine air filter to the turbocharger. this service bulletin gives step-by-step instructions on how
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