2016 VAN HOOL TX45 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 VAN HOOL TX45
The 2016 VAN HOOL TX45 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION), STEERING. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Van Hool N.V. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 VAN HOOL TX45
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2016 VAN HOOL TX45, potentially affecting up to 4,536 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2016 VAN HOOL TX45
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 VAN HOOL TX45.
Safety Rating for the 2016 VAN HOOL TX45
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 VAN HOOL TX45 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 VAN HOOL TX45
Van Hool N.V. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 VAN HOOL TX45. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB1777 — STRUCTURE
Service Information: This bulletin is being released as a reminder of the importance of wheel bearing preventive maintenance. Check the wheel bearing end-play every 50,000 miles*, and when having any work done on the brakes or any other component on the axle end.
SB1746 — 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...
SB1288 — STEERING
Product Improvement: Introduction of ZF/BOSCH bevel gear in front axle steering system As from the cut in VINs onwards, Van Hool is using again a ZF/BOSCH manufactured bevel gear instead of a PAILTON bevel gear in the front axle steering system. Because only the ZF/BOSCH bevel gear will be supplied...
SB1317A — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Product Improvement: Introduction of new headlamps ABC/Van Hool has been assisting customers with replacement glass headlamp assemblies until polycarbonate headlamp assemblies could be developed. As these assemblies are now available as a pair, and in kit #11475585, a special introductory price will be allowed for a limited time. The new...
SB1296 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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 these issues, installation of stainless steel rivets have replaced the existing selftapping screws to hold the...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 VAN HOOL TX45
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VAN HOOL TX45
- 2012 VAN HOOL TX45 — 0 complaints
- 2014 VAN HOOL TX45 — 0 complaints
- 2015 VAN HOOL TX45 — 0 complaints
- 2016 VAN HOOL TX45 (current)
- 2017 VAN HOOL TX45 — 0 complaints
- 2018 VAN HOOL TX45 — 0 complaints
- 2019 VAN HOOL TX45 — 0 complaints
- 2020 VAN HOOL TX45 — 0 complaints
- 2021 VAN HOOL TX45 — 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