Van Hool product recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 9, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Van Hool N.V. recalls 2011–2016 Van Hool — 6 models

Recall number

16V144000

Brand / firm

Van Hool

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 205 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.