2014 VAN HOOL TD925 Recalls (6)
- Campaign:
- 15V331000 on 05/31/2015
- Component:
- Steering
- Manufactured:
- 02/20/2014 - 03/05/2015
- 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:
- 15V422000 on 07/01/2015
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Manufactured:
- 10/10/2013 - 12/11/2014
- Affected:
- 50
- Defect:
- Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 td925 vehicles manufactured october 11, 2013, to december 12, 2014, and 2015 tdx925 vehicles manufactured on december 23, 2014. the affected vehicles are equipped with cummins engines that may have their idle speed set too low.
- Consequence:
- A prolonged engine idle at the low speed, combined with high electrical demand, may cause the alternator to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Van hool will notify owners through its agent abc bus inc., and cummins service technicians will correct the engine idle speed setting. additionally, the buses need to have their alternators replaced during the next scheduled maintenance. these repairs will be performed, free of charge. the recall began on august 6, 2015. van hool's number for this recall is p764.
- 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:
- 15V422000 on 07/01/2015
- Component:
- Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Manufactured:
- 10/10/2013 - 12/11/2014
- Affected:
- 50
- Defect:
- Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 td925 vehicles manufactured october 11, 2013, to december 12, 2014, and 2015 tdx925 vehicles manufactured on december 23, 2014. the affected vehicles are equipped with cummins engines that may have their idle speed set too low.
- Consequence:
- A prolonged engine idle at the low speed, combined with high electrical demand, may cause the alternator to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Van hool will notify owners through its agent abc bus inc., and cummins service technicians will correct the engine idle speed setting. additionally, the buses need to have their alternators replaced during the next scheduled maintenance. these repairs will be performed, free of charge. the recall began on august 6, 2015. van hool's number for this recall is p764.
- 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:
- 16V144000 on 03/08/2016
- Component:
- Seats
- Manufactured:
- 10/13/2011 - 06/10/2015
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 16V857000 on 11/28/2016
- Component:
- Steering
- Manufactured:
- 02/04/2010 - 11/12/2015
- 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:
- 12/16/2010 - 09/04/2014
- 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 TD925 TSBs (11)
- Bulletin:
- SB1278
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Vanhool: procedure on replacing pivot bearing of hydraulic steering cylinder. also recommendations for greasing. *cn
- Bulletin:
- SB-1295
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Vanhool bus: lh front wheel housing on coach interior is compromised by the routing and clamping of 110vac cables and would need checking and under cover are additional spacers are added to re-secure and route cables. model td925. no yea
- Bulletin:
- SB1251
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Service information: to check trailing-axle toe the above mentioned units have a hydraulically steered trailing axle with dual tires. this service bulletin describes the procedure to check and, if necessary, adjust the toe to the values me
- Bulletin:
- SB1279
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Field change program: to check propeller shaft for interference it has been reported that the propeller shaft can interfere with the body structure in off-road circumstances (for example when driving on a vessel for overseas transportation
- 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:
- SB1278
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Field change program: to replace pivot bearing of hydraulic steering cylinder and greasing recommendations van hool is informed about seizing of the hydraulic cylinder pivot bearing of the trailing axle steering. to address this issue, the
- 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:
- SB1402
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Van hool has determined that the parcel-rack lighting circuit is not well executed due to an error in the production process. on td925 vehicles, a connection in the parcel-rack lighting circuit is inadequate. the splicing of the electri
- Bulletin:
- SB1444
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Trailing axle kingpin greasing instructions. this service bulletin is a reminder that the trailing axle kingpins must be greased more frequently than other greasing points on the vehicle. experience has shown that this subject does not get
- 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:
- SB1487
- Component:
- 162320 structure:body:door/window:emergency exit
- Summary:
- Introduction of new type of etnrance door emergency valve. emergency valves are fitted near entrance doors, at the inside and outside of the vehicle. the emergency valve allows the actuating cylinder of the relevant entrance door to be depr
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