Van Hool A300L (2012) – 16V144000

Defect Description For Recall

Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 A300L, 2011 C2045, 2011-2013 T2145, 2012-2015 Td925, 2016 Tdx25, And 2014-2015 Tx45 Motor Coaches Equipped With Certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The Affected Seats Have J-Brackets That May Be Missing Welds Which Could Allow The Seat Belt Anchorage Assembly To Separate From The J-Bracket.

Make Of Vehicle

VAN HOOL

Model Of Vehicle

A300L

Year

2012

Recall Campaign Number

16V144000

Component Description

Seats

Effect Of Defect

If The Seatbelt Anchorage Assembly Separates From The J-Bracket, The Bus Driver May Not Be Properly Restrained In The Event Of A Crash, Increasing Their Risk Of Injury.

Fix Defect

Van Hool Will Notify Owners, And Dealers For The Manufacturer Of The Seat Will Inspect The Seats To Determine If Welds Are Missing. Any J-Bracket That Is Missing Welds Will Be Removed And Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 25, 2016. Van Hool’S Recall Number For This Campaign Is P814-Sb1354.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Van Hool N.V.

Start Of Manufacture

20110901

End Of Manufacture

20120726

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

205

Date Owners Notified

20160525

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Van Hool N.V.

Date Report Received

20160309

Make Campaign Number

P814-SB1354

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard