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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V304000

2014 Van Hool Tx40 | 2015 Van Hool Tx40 | 2015 Van Hool Tx45 | 2014 Van Hool Tx45 — Seat belts: front: anchorage

Published June 9, 2014 · Recall initiated: June 4, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V304000, published June 9, 2014 and initiated June 4, 2014. Recalling firm: Van Hool N.V.; 2014 Van Hool Tx40 | 2015 Van Hool Tx40 | 2015 Van Hool Tx45 | 2014 Van Hool Tx45 — Seat belts: front: anchorage.

What's the hazard

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."

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
VAN HOOL
Model
TX40
Manufacturer
Van Hool N.V.
Lot
2014 VAN HOOL TX40 | 2015 VAN HOOL TX40 | 2015 VAN HOOL TX45 | 2014 VAN HOOL TX45
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Van Hool Tx40 | 2015 Van Hool Tx40 | 2015 Van Hool Tx45 | 2014 Van Hool Tx45 — Seat belts: front: anchorage recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V304000 on June 9, 2014. Reported hazard: 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."

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VAN HOOL. Model: TX40.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)