Van Hool Td925 recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

July 2, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Van Hool N.V. recalls 2014–2015 Van Hool Td925, Tdx25

Recall number

15V422000

Brand / firm

Van Hool

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 50 units

Why it was recalled

A prolonged engine idle at the low speed, combined with high electrical demand, may cause the alternator to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 TD925 vehicles manufactured October 11, 2013, to December 12, 2014, and 2015 TDX925 vehicles manufactured on December 23, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with Cummins engines that may have their idle speed set too low.

What to do

Van Hool will notify owners through its agent ABC Bus Inc., and Cummins service technicians will correct the engine idle speed setting. Additionally, the buses need to have their alternators replaced during the next scheduled maintenance. These repairs will be performed, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2015. Van Hool's number for this recall is P764.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.