CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
- Problem
- Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2010-2014 C2045 and T2145 motorcoaches, 2014-2015 TX40 motorcoaches, 2014-2017 TX45 motorcoaches, 2011-2015 TD925 motorcoaches, 2014-2016 CX45 motorcoaches and 2010-2013 T2140 motorcoaches. When the vehicle is started in low temperatures, the steering wheel may be difficult to turn.
- Risk
- Reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering box, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2017. Owners may contact ABC Bus, Inc. at 1-877-427-7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P826.
- 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 Van Hool motorcoaches may have a steering gear box that makes the steering wheel difficult to turn when the vehicle is started in low temperatures.
Reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash. Owners of affected coaches should take this seriously and arrange the repair as soon as possible.
The remedy is free: Van Hool will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the steering box at no cost to you. Owners may also contact ABC Bus, Inc. at 1-877-427-7278. 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