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Van Hool TD925 Recall 15V743: Air brakes may release slowly, causing drag, fire risk

NHTSA campaign 15V743, reported November 10, 2015, 48 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Van Hool motorcoaches from 2015 and 2016 may take too long to release their air brakes. This does not meet federal air brake standard FMVSS 121. Delayed release can cause the brakes to drag, wearing down brake linings early. Under some conditions, the drag can build heat in the brake assembly, which can degrade braking power and increase the risk of a crash. Heat buildup can also lead to a fire.

If you own an affected vehicle, contact ABC Bus, Inc., Van Hool's designated agent, at 1-877-427-7278. ABC Bus dealers will correct the air brake connections free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2016, and Van Hool's recall number is P786.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V743Van Hool N.V.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Problem
Van Hool is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 TD925 vehicles manufactured May 13, 2015, to October 22, 2015, and 2015-2016 TDX25 vehicles manufactured December 23, 2014, to October 22, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the air brakes may take an excessive amount of time to release. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk
A delay in releasing the brake could cause the brakes to drag and cause premature wear of the brake linings. Under certain conditions, excessive brake drag could contribute to heat build-up within the foundation brake assembly resulting in degradation of braking power. Heat buildup in the foundation of the brake assembly can result in a fire. Degradation of braking power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Van Hool's designated agent, ABC Bus, Inc. (ABC Bus), will notify Van Hool motorcoach owners, and ABC Bus dealers will correct the air brake connections, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact ABC Bus at 1-877-427-7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P786.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Van Hool TD92520152016
Van Hool TDX2520152016