Recall 18V209000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 2015-2018 VAN HOOL TX40
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,528 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V209000 |
| Manufacturer | Van Hool N.V. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,528 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2015 VAN HOOL TX40, 2015 VAN HOOL TX45, 2015 VAN HOOL CX45, 2015 VAN HOOL TD925, 2015 VAN HOOL TDX25, 2016 VAN HOOL TD925, 2016 VAN HOOL TDX25, 2016 VAN HOOL CX45, 2016 VAN HOOL CX35, 2016 VAN HOOL TX40, 2016 VAN HOOL TX45, 2017 VAN HOOL CX35, 2017 VAN HOOL TD925, 2017 VAN HOOL TDX25, 2017 VAN HOOL TX45, 2017 VAN HOOL CX45, 2017 VAN HOOL TX40, 2018 VAN HOOL CX35, 2018 VAN HOOL CX45, 2018 VAN HOOL TX40, 2018 VAN HOOL TX45, 2018 VAN HOOL TDX25, 2018 VAN HOOL TD925
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Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V332000 | 2024 VAN HOOL CX35 | EQUIPMENT | 329 | |
| 23V861000 | 2024 VAN HOOL CX45 | SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 64 | |
| 22V502000 | 2021 VAN HOOL TDX25 | SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | 68 | |
| 21V995000 | 2020 VAN HOOL CX45 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 139 | |
| 21V799000 | 2011 VAN HOOL C2045 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP | 422 | |
| 21V385000 | 2018 VAN HOOL CX45 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 681 | |
| 18V882000 | 2018 VAN HOOL TD925 | EQUIPMENT | 244 | |
| 17V064000 | 2014 VAN HOOL CX45 | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1,396 | |
| 16V857000 | 2009 VAN HOOL TD925 | STEERING | 1,612 | |
| 15V743000 | 2015 VAN HOOL TD925 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 48 |