SteeringRecall 14V-569 · 2011–2013 Van Hool TD925
Van Hool N.V. recall 14V-569 covers 158 2011–2013 Van Hool TD925 for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V569000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 TD925 vehicles manufactured December 17, 2010, to February 14, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the front steering knuckle carrier may crack.
The risk
Cracking of the steering knuckle carrier may result in its total failure, allowing a wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Van Hool designated agent ABC Bus Companies will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front steering knuckle carriers if they are affected, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2014. Owners may contact ABC Bus Companies customer service at 1-800-222-2875. Van Hool's number for this recall is P732.
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
99%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 17, 2010 to February 14, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.