VAN HOOL TDX25 2018: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V882000

Make Model Year
VAN HOOL TDX25 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-03-06 2018-12-12 2018-12-14

Production Dates: 2015-05-21 - 2018-11-27

Manufacturers Involved: Van Hool N.V.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: P1039 / SB1578

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 244

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Van Hool N.V. "Van Hool" is recalling certain 2015-2018 Van Hool TD925 and TDX25 vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Technologies, Inc. "KTI" KDS-25 fire extinguishers as part of the optional fire suppression system. The actuator of the extinguisher may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent in the event of a fire.

Consequence

If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Remedy

Van Hool will notify owners, and KTI will inspect the fire suppression systems and replace the electrical piston actuators, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2019. Owners may contact Van Hool customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977. Van Hool's numbers for this recall is P1039/SB1578.

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.