Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 17V-064 · Van Hool vehicles
Van Hool N.V. recall 17V-064 covers 1,396 Van Hool vehicles for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on January 31, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 58% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V064000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2010-2014 C2045 and T2145 motorcoaches, 2014-2015 TX40 motorcoaches, 2014-2017 TX45 motorcoaches, 2011-2015 TD925 motorcoaches, 2014-2016 CX45 motorcoaches and 2010-2013 T2140 motorcoaches. When the vehicle is started in low temperatures, the steering wheel may be difficult to turn.
The risk
Reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering box, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2017. Owners may contact ABC Bus, Inc. at 1-877-427-7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P826.
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
58%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 21, 2010 to June 17, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.