Front: anchorageRecall 14V-304 · Van Hool vehicles
Van Hool N.V. recall 14V-304 covers 90 Van Hool vehicles for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on June 4, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 68% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V304000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
68%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.