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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V144000

2016 Van Hool Tdx25 | 2015 Van Hool Td925 | 2012 Van Hool A300l — Seats

Published March 9, 2016 · Recall initiated: March 9, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V144000, published March 9, 2016. Recalling firm: Van Hool N.V.; 2016 Van Hool Tdx25 | 2015 Van Hool Td925 | 2012 Van Hool A300l — Seats.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
VAN HOOL
Model
TDX25
Manufacturer
Van Hool N.V.
Lot
2016 VAN HOOL TDX25 | 2015 VAN HOOL TD925 | 2012 VAN HOOL A300L
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Van Hool Tdx25 | 2015 Van Hool Td925 | 2012 Van Hool A300l — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V144000 on March 9, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VAN HOOL. Model: TDX25.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)