Campaign 17V-064

Van Hool N.V

Defect summary

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.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 17V064000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

7 product lines are 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 17V-064
Make	Model	Model years
VAN Hool	C2045	2010 to 2014
VAN Hool	CX45	2014 to 2016
VAN Hool	T2140	2010 to 2013
VAN Hool	T2145	2010 to 2014
VAN Hool	TD925	2011 to 2015
VAN Hool	TX40	2014 to 2015
VAN Hool	TX45	2014 to 2017

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