CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some motor coaches have driver seats whose J-Brackets may be missing welds, so the seat belt anchorage assembly could separate from the bracket.
If the seat belt anchorage pulls loose, the bus driver may not be properly restrained during a crash, which raises the risk of injury. Owners of affected coaches should have their driver seats inspected. Dealers for the seat manufacturer will check whether welds are missing, and any J-Bracket found to be missing welds will be removed and replaced free of charge. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your coach is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Van Hool A300L | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Van Hool C2045 | 2011 |
| Van Hool T2145 | 201120122013 |
| Van Hool TD925 | 2012201320142015 |
| Van Hool TDX25 | 2016 |
| Van Hool TX45 | 20142015 |