2014 VAN HOOL TX45 Recalls (5)

Campaign:
14V304000 on 06/08/2014
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:
08/31/2013 - 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:
10/17/2013 - 02/10/2015
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:
16V144000 on 03/08/2016
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
03/12/2014 - 04/15/2015
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:
09/26/2013 - 05/19/2016
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:
09/26/2013 - 06/16/2016
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 TX45 TSBs (10)

Bulletin:
SB1365
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Field change program: to check engine air-intake pipe for interference damage on the vehicles affected by this bulletin there is a possibility of interference between the engine air-intake pipe and a side access panel. this could damage th
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:
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:
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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