Van Hool Recall 14V569000: Steering

NHTSA recall 14V569000 · announced September 17, 2014 · filed by Van Hool N.v. · 158 units affected

The problem

Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 TD925 vehicles manufactured December 17, 2010, to February 14, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the front steering knuckle carrier may crack.

The risk

Cracking of the steering knuckle carrier may result in its total failure, allowing a wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Van Hool designated agent ABC Bus Companies will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front steering knuckle carriers if they are affected, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2014. Owners may contact ABC Bus Companies customer service at 1-800-222-2875. Van Hool's number for this recall is P732.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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 covered by this recall

• 2011 Van Hool Td925
• 2012 Van Hool Td925
• 2013 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.