VAN HOOL TD925 2012: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V505000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VAN HOOL | TD925 | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2012-12-13 | 2012-10-18 | 2012-10-19 |
Production Dates: 2011-10-01 - 2012-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Van Hool N.V.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: P703
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 136
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Van Hool is recalling certain model year 2012 TD925 motorcoaches, manufactured from October 2011, through July 2012, equipped with a Cummins ISX engine and a Fuel Pro fuel filter located behind the left tag axle tire. In the event of a left tag axle tire blow out, debris from the blown tire may damage the Fuel Pro fuel filter compartment base plate.
Damage to the base plate may lead to a fuel leak inside the engine compartment. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fire.
Van Hool through their US agent, ABC Bus, Inc., will notify owners, and dealers will install a thicker base plate to protect the fuel filter, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 13, 2012. Owners may contact ABC Bus, Inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278.
Van Hool's recall campaign number is P703.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.
