Defect Description For Recall
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014-2015 Tx40 Motorcoaches Manufactured January 2014 Through June 2014, And Tx45 Motorcoaches Manufactured September 2013 Through June 2014. The Driver Seat Belt Assembly May Not Be Properly Secured To The B-Pillar Anchorage And As A Result The Driver May Not Be Properly Restrained In The Event Of A Crash. As Such, The Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.”
Make Of Vehicle
VAN HOOL
Model Of Vehicle
TX40
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V304000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Effect Of Defect
If The Seat Belt Is Not Properly Secured To The Anchorage, The Driver Is At An Increased Risk Of Injury In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Van Hool Designated Agent ABC Bus Companies Will Notify Van Hool Motorcoach Owners, And Dealers Will Correct The Seat Belt Anchorage Mounting, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 9, 2014. Owners May Contact ABC Bus Companies Customer Service At 1-800-222-2875. Van Hool’S Number For This Recall Is P726.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Van Hool N.V.
Start Of Manufacture
20140101
End Of Manufacture
20140630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
90
Date Owners Notified
20140909
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Van Hool N.V.
Date Report Received
20140604
Make Campaign Number
P726
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
210