2017 VAN HOOL TX45 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 VAN HOOL TX45
The 2017 VAN HOOL TX45 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Van Hool N.V. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 VAN HOOL TX45
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2017 VAN HOOL TX45, potentially affecting up to 2,924 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2017 VAN HOOL TX45
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 VAN HOOL TX45.
Safety Rating for the 2017 VAN HOOL TX45
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 VAN HOOL TX45 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 VAN HOOL TX45
Van Hool N.V. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 VAN HOOL TX45. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB1436 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Installation of separator bracket to prevent interference between transmission oil filler pipe and coolant pipe, and installation of improved angle bracket near transmission oil filler cap. It has come to the attention of Van Hool that on the CX45 and TX45 with Detroit Diesel DD13 EPA2016 and Allison transmission: interference...
SB1473 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
To retrofit with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). This product improvement bulletin is applicable to CX45 vehicles equipped with EPA2016 engine. Van Hool has released Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) as an option for the CX45 Detroit Diesel and CX45 Cummins vehicles equipped with EPA2016 engine.
SB1484 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
To retrofit with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). This product improvement bulletin is applicable to TX vehicles equipped with EPA2016 engine. Van Hool has released Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) as an option for the TX40 and TX45 equipped with EPA2016 engine.
SB1487 — EQUIPMENT
Introduction of new type of etnrance door emergency valve. Emergency valves are fitted near entrance doors, at the inside and outside of the vehicle. The emergency valve allows the actuating cylinder of the relevant entrance door to be depressurized, after which the entrance door can be opened.
SB1357 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Service Information: New coolant for vehicles with EPA2016 engine: As from the units listed with EPA2016 engine, Van Hool will factory fill the cooling and heating system with ARTECO Havoline XLC Premix 50/50 coolant for Cummins and Detroit Diesel engines. This OAT (organic acid technology) coolant is ethylene glycol based...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 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 — 0 complaints
- 2017 VAN HOOL TX45 (current)
- 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