2015 VAN HOOL CX45 Recalls (4)

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.

Campaign:
18V209000 on 04/01/2018
Component:
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Manufactured:
08/21/2014 - 11/21/2017
Affected:
1,528
Defect:
Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain 2015-2018 cx45, td925, tdx25, tx40, tx45, and 2016-2018 cx35 motorcoaches. the passenger seat belt buckles outer casing may fail leaving the seat belt buckles exposed.
Consequence:
The exposed seat belt buckles may reduce the seat occupants likelihood of using the seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Correction:
Van hool will notify owners and dealers will replace the defective seatbelt buckles on the aisle side with flexible seatbelt buckles. the recall began on may 16, 2018. owners may contact van hool customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977.
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.

2015 VAN HOOL CX45 TSBs (18)

Bulletin:
SB-1270
Component:
106200 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Summary:
Van hool bus: due to axle shafts being subjected to incorrect heat treatment, that can result in failure, can cause shafts to be subjected to adverse or extreme operating conditions and need axle shafts replaced. model t2145, c2045, cx45.
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:
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:
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:
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:
SB1315
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Product improvement: protection of control panel switches in engine compartment service records have shown that in the previous design the lower switches of the control panel are subject to damage when someone tries to close the rear engin
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:
SB1296
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Product improvement: new pin catcher fixation for pantograph luggage compartment doors service records have shown that the screws securing the pin catchers of the pantograph luggage compartment doors are subject to corrosion. to address t
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
Bulletin:
SB1494
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Installation of improved angle bracket near transmission oil filler cap. it has come to the attention of van hool that on the above mentioned vehicles the angle bracket located at the transmission oil filler cap is prone to breaking due to
Bulletin:
SB1480
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
To change rigid seat belt buckles of aisle side passenger seats. subject vehicles have passenger seats equipped with seat belt buckles of which the outer casing may fail. these casings are held in place by one plastic notch only. when subj

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