CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2015-2018 CX45, TD925, TDX25, TX40, TX45, and 2016-2018 CX35 motorcoaches. The passenger seat belt buckles outer casing may fail leaving the seat belt buckles exposed.
- Risk
- The exposed seat belt buckles may reduce the seat occupants likelihood of using the seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Van Hool will notify owners and dealers will replace the defective seatbelt buckles on the aisle side with flexible seatbelt buckles. The recall began on May 16, 2018. Owners may contact Van Hool customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977.
- 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
The outer casing of the front passenger seat belt buckle may fail, leaving the buckle exposed. Exposed buckles can make occupants less likely to use their seat belt, which raises the risk of injury in a crash.
The manufacturer, Van Hool, will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the defective buckles on the aisle side with flexible seat belt buckles. The repair is free. The recall began on May 16, 2018. Owners can contact Van Hool customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977, and can check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Van Hool CX35 | 201620172018 |
|---|---|
| Van Hool CX45 | 2015201620172018 |
| Van Hool TD925 | 2015201620172018 |
| Van Hool TDX25 | 2015201620172018 |
| Van Hool TX40 | 2015201620172018 |
| Van Hool TX45 | 2015201620172018 |