VAN HOOL TD925 2011: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V569000

Make Model Year
VAN HOOL TD925 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-11-03 2014-09-17 2014-09-17

Production Dates: 2010-12-17 - 2013-02-14

Manufacturers Involved: Van Hool N.V.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: P732

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 158

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.