NHTSA Campaign 17V064000

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Issued by Van Hool N.V. · Reported Jan 31, 2017 · 1,396 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VAN HOOL C2045 2010 1,396
VAN HOOL C2045 2011 1,396
VAN HOOL C2045 2012 1,396
VAN HOOL C2045 2013 1,396
VAN HOOL C2045 2014 1,396
VAN HOOL CX45 2014 1,396
VAN HOOL CX45 2015 1,396
VAN HOOL CX45 2016 1,396
VAN HOOL T2140 2010 1,396
VAN HOOL T2140 2011 1,396
VAN HOOL T2140 2012 1,396
VAN HOOL T2140 2013 1,396
VAN HOOL T2145 2010 1,396
VAN HOOL T2145 2011 1,396
VAN HOOL T2145 2012 1,396
VAN HOOL T2145 2013 1,396
VAN HOOL T2145 2014 1,396
VAN HOOL TD925 2011 1,396
VAN HOOL TD925 2012 1,396
VAN HOOL TD925 2013 1,396
VAN HOOL TD925 2014 1,396
VAN HOOL TD925 2015 1,396
VAN HOOL TX40 2014 1,396
VAN HOOL TX40 2015 1,396
VAN HOOL TX45 2014 1,396
VAN HOOL TX45 2015 1,396
VAN HOOL TX45 2016 1,396
VAN HOOL TX45 2017 1,396

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V064000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.