2010–2014 Van Hool C2045 & 2010–2014 Van Hool T2145 + 5 more recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 17V064000
- Manufacturer recall #
- P826
- Manufacturer
- Van Hool N.V.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,396
- Component
- STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
- Owner phone
- 1-877-427-7278
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 21, 2017
- Built
- Sep 20, 2013 – Oct 2, 2015
- 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.