Campaign 14V-569

Van Hool N.V

Defect summary

Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 TD925 vehicles manufactured December 17, 2010, to February 14, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the front steering knuckle carrier may crack.

Consequence

Cracking of the steering knuckle carrier may result in its total failure, allowing a wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Van Hool designated agent ABC Bus Companies will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front steering knuckle carriers if they are affected, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2014. Owners may contact ABC Bus Companies customer service at 1-800-222-2875. Van Hool's number for this recall is P732.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 14V569000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 14V-569
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
VAN Hool	TD925	2011 to 2013	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.