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Van Hool CX45 Recall 21V385: Fuel rail may leak, creating a fire risk

NHTSA campaign 21V385, reported May 25, 2021, 681 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Van Hool buses have a high-pressure diesel fuel rail whose sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes. This can allow the fuel rail assembly to leak fuel.

A fuel leak near an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.

The repair is free. Authorized dealers will inspect the fuel rail threads and replace the rail if necessary. Owners who received a notification letter, mailed July 30, 2021, can contact Van Hool customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V385Van Hool N.V.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Problem
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CX35, TDX25, 2018-2019 CX45, TX45, 2021 AG300, and 2018 TD925 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Van Hool customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977. Van Hool's number for this recall is P1489.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Van Hool AG3002021
Van Hool CX352018201920202021
Van Hool CX4520182019
Van Hool TD9252018
Van Hool TDX252018201920202021
Van Hool TX4520182019