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🔥 Fire risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 18V882📅 Dec 14, 2018

2015–2018 Van Hool TD925 & 2015–2018 Van Hool TDX25 recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Van Hool TD925 and TDX25 vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Technologies, Inc. (KTI) KDS-25 fire extinguishers as part of the optional fire suppression system. The actuator of the extinguisher may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent in the event of a fire.

💥 The risk

If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

🔧 The fix

Van Hool will notify owners, and KTI will inspect the fire suppression systems and replace the electrical piston actuators, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2019. Owners may contact Van Hool customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977. Van Hool's numbers for this recall is P1039/SB1578.

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
18V882000
Manufacturer recall #
P1039 / SB1578
Manufacturer
Van Hool N.V.
Vehicles affected
244
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-877-427-7278
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 6, 2019
Built
Feb 6, 2015 – Apr 20, 2018
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 18V882 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 18V882?

2015–2018 Van Hool TD925 & 2015–2018 Van Hool TDX25. 244 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 1-877-427-7278.