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2012 Van Hool A300L recalls

There is 1 safety recall on record for the 2012 Van Hool A300L, covering 205 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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SeatsReported March 9, 2016 · 205 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2012 A300L, 2011 C2045, 2011-2013 T2145, 2012-2015 TD925, 2016 TDX25, and 2014-2015 TX45 motor coaches equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
Risk
If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers for the manufacturer of the seat will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016. Van Hool's recall number for this campaign is P814-SB1354.

Recall number 16V144000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 2012 Van Hool A300L have?

1, covering seats.

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