VAN HOOL T2145 2012: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V144000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VAN HOOL | T2145 | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-05-25 | 2016-03-09 | 2016-03-09 |
Production Dates: 2010-09-10 - 2012-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: Van Hool N.V.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: P814-SB1354
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 205
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
