VAN HOOL TX45 2016: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V209000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VAN HOOL | TX45 | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-05-16 | 2018-03-30 | 2018-04-02 |
Production Dates: 2014-05-16 - 2018-03-09
Manufacturers Involved: Van Hool N.V.
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1528
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Van Hool N.V. "Van Hool" is recalling certain 2015-2018 CX45, TD925, TDX25, TX40, TX45, and 2016-2018 CX35 motorcoaches. The passenger seat belt buckles outer casing may fail leaving the seat belt buckles exposed.
The exposed seat belt buckles may reduce the seat occupants likelihood of using the seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Van Hool will notify owners and dealers will replace the defective seatbelt buckles on the aisle side with flexible seatbelt buckles. The recall began on May 16, 2018. Owners may contact Van Hool customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977.
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.
