2014 VAN HOOL TX40 Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 14V304000 on 06/08/2014
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:anchorage
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/2013 - 06/29/2014
- Affected:
- 90
- Defect:
- Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 tx40 motorcoaches manufactured january 2014 through june 2014, and tx45 motorcoaches manufactured september 2013 through june 2014. the driver seat belt assembly may not be properly secured to the b-pillar anchorage and as a result the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash. as such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
- Consequence:
- If the seat belt is not properly secured to the anchorage, the driver is at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Correction:
- Van hool designated agent abc bus companies will notify van hool motorcoach owners, and dealers will correct the seat belt anchorage mounting, free of charge. the recall began on september 9, 2014. owners may contact abc bus companies customer service at 1-800-222-2875. van hool's number for this recall is p726.
- 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:
- 15V331000 on 05/31/2015
- Component:
- Steering
- Manufactured:
- 01/12/2014 - 01/15/2015
- 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:
- 17V064000 on 02/01/2017
- Component:
- Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- Manufactured:
- 01/12/2014 - 05/22/2014
- 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 TX40 TSBs (7)
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
- 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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