The worst 2014 Van Hool TX40 problems
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Recalls 3
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is 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.
- Risk
- Reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 17V064000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2014 C2045, 2014-2015 CX45, TD925, TX40, TX45, and 2015 TDX25 coaches. The affected vehicles have front steering knuckle carrier that may break.
- Risk
- If the front steering knuckle carrier breaks, the coach wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- ABC Bus will notify owners on behalf of Van Hool, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact ABC Bus at 1‑877‑427‑7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P750.
Recall number 15V331000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is 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."
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 14V304000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2014 Van Hool TX40 40
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- On the above-mentioned vehicles, it is possible that the installation of the FMCSA decal has been omitted
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you that VDL Van Hool has gradually switched over to...
- The control arms of the front and trailing axles are equipped with a flexible ball-joint at the chassis side
- Mobile column lifts raise the vehicle under the wheels
- To check emergency side window operation
- Introduction
- Van Hool recently changed-over in production to a “longer” articulation shaft (VH11717611) to fasten the...
- This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so...
- This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so...
- Van Hool regularly receives questions regarding the bolts securing the wheel suspension arms of the front...
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Is the 2014 Van Hool TX40 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2014 Van Hool TX40.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Van Hool TX40?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2014 Van Hool TX40 have?
3 recalls, covering steering and seat belts.
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