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.