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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 14V304📅 Jun 9, 2014

2014–2015 Van Hool TX40 & 2014–2015 Van Hool TX45 recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 TX40 motorcoaches manufactured January 2014 through June 2014, and TX45 motorcoaches manufactured September 2013 through June 2014. The driver seat belt assembly may not be properly secured to the B-pillar anchorage and as a result the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

💥 The risk

If the seat belt is not properly secured to the anchorage, the driver is at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Van Hool designated agent ABC Bus Companies will notify Van Hool motorcoach owners, and dealers will correct the seat belt anchorage mounting, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. Owners may contact ABC Bus Companies customer service at 1-800-222-2875. Van Hool's number for this recall is P726.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
14V304000
Manufacturer recall #
P726
Manufacturer
Van Hool N.V.
Vehicles affected
90
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Owner phone
1-800-222-2875
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 9, 2014
Built
Jan 1, 2014 – Jun 30, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 14V304 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 14V304?

2014–2015 Van Hool TX40 & 2014–2015 Van Hool TX45. 90 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Van Hool dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-222-2875.