2015 VAN HOOL TX40 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 VAN HOOL TX40
The 2015 VAN HOOL TX40 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION), STEERING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Van Hool N.V. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2015 VAN HOOL TX40
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2015 VAN HOOL TX40, potentially affecting up to 5,181 vehicles.
Recall 18V209000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 1,528 vehicles affected
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.
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.
View full details →Recall 17V064000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| 1,396 vehicles affected
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.
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.
View full details →Recall 16V857000 — STEERING
| 1,612 vehicles affected
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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 15V331000 — STEERING
| 555 vehicles affected
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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 14V304000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 90 vehicles affected
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...
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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 VAN HOOL TX40
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 VAN HOOL TX40.
Safety Rating for the 2015 VAN HOOL TX40
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 VAN HOOL TX40 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 VAN HOOL TX40
Van Hool N.V. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2015 VAN HOOL TX40. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB1747 — ENGINE
Field Change Program: It has come to the attention of Van Hool that the fire suppression system, when activated while driving, shuts down the engine after 15 seconds. As a result of this, the door brake is automatically applied. To prevent this from happening while driving, it is necessary to...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 VAN HOOL TX40
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VAN HOOL TX40
- 2011 VAN HOOL TX40 — 0 complaints
- 2012 VAN HOOL TX40 — 0 complaints
- 2014 VAN HOOL TX40 — 0 complaints
- 2015 VAN HOOL TX40 (current)
- 2016 VAN HOOL TX40 — 0 complaints
- 2017 VAN HOOL TX40 — 0 complaints
- 2018 VAN HOOL TX40 — 0 complaints
- 2020 VAN HOOL TX40 — 0 complaints
Other VAN HOOL Models
- VAN HOOL T2140 — 4 total complaints
- VAN HOOL BUS — 1 total complaint
- VAN HOOL CX35 — 1 total complaint
- VAN HOOL CX45 — 1 total complaint
- VAN HOOL T2145 — 1 total complaint
- VAN HOOL A300K — 0 total complaints
- VAN HOOL A300K HYB — 0 total complaints
- VAN HOOL A300L — 0 total complaints