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2009-2016 Van Hool C2045, Van Hool C3045 and others recall: steering

Van Hool N.v. reported this safety recall on November 29, 2016. It covers about 1,612 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,612
reported
Nov 29, 2016
owners notified
Jan 19, 2017

Steering

What is wrong
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 C2045 and T2145; 2010 C3045; 2016 CX35; 2014-2016 CX45 and TX45; 2009-2016 TD925; 2015-2016 TDX25 and TX40 and 2010-2013 T2140 motorcoaches. In the affected vehicles, the front steering knuckle carriers may crack.
Risk
Cracking of a steering knuckle carrier may result in its total failure, allowing a wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering knuckle carriers that were produced from August 2009 through March 2011. Carriers that were produced from April 2011 to December 2014 will be inspected by ultrasonic measurement and replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2017. Owners may contact ABC Bus, Inc. at 1‑877‑427‑7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P855. Note: This recall expands recalls 14V‑569 and 15V‑331.

Recall number 16V857000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V857000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2016 Van Hool C2045, Van Hool C3045 and others steering?

Yes. Recall 16V857000, reported on November 29, 2016, covers about 1,612 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V857000?

Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering knuckle carriers that were produced from August 2009 through March 2011. Carriers that were produced from April 2011 to December 2014 will be inspected by ultrasonic measurement and replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2017. Owners may contact ABC Bus, Inc. at 1‑877‑427‑7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P855. Note: This recall expands recalls 14V‑569 and 15V‑331.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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