Van Hool Recall 12V323000: Seats

NHTSA recall 12V323000 · announced July 9, 2012 · filed by Van Hool N.v. · 152 units affected

The problem

Van Hool is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 TD925 motorcoaches. For the driver's seat, an incorrect riser and floor adapter plate was installed in vehicles during production. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, "Seating Systems."

The risk

In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.

What to do

Van Hool will notify owners via its dealer ABC Bus Inc. and replace the riser and floor adapter plates free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2012. Owners may contact the warranty administrator for ABC Bus, Inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Van Hool's recall campaign number is P698.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2011 Van Hool Td925
• 2012 Van Hool Td925

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.