VAN HOOL TX40 2015: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V304000

Make Model Year
VAN HOOL TX40 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-09-09 2014-06-04 2014-06-09

Production Dates: 2014-01-01 - 2014-06-30

Manufacturers Involved: Van Hool N.V.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: P726

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 90

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210

Summary

Van Hool N.V. "Van Hool" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 TX40 motorcoaches manufactured January 2014 through June 2014, and TX45 motorcoaches manufactured September 2013 through June 2014. The driver seat belt assembly may not be properly secured to the B-pillar anchorage and as a result the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence

If the seat belt is not properly secured to the anchorage, the driver is at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Van Hool designated agent ABC Bus Companies will notify Van Hool motorcoach owners, and dealers will correct the seat belt anchorage mounting, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. Owners may contact ABC Bus Companies customer service at 1-800-222-2875. Van Hool's number for this recall is P726.

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.