Van Hool N.v. | NHTSA Recall #16V144000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V144000 by Van Hool N.v.. Affecting model year 2012 a300l, 2011 c2045, 2011-2013 t2145, 2012-2015 td925, 2016 tdx25, and 2014-2015 tx45 motor coaches equipped with certain recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats Includes 205 affected units, Missing J-Bracket Welds on Bus Operator Seat, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2012 a300l, 2011 c2045, 2011-2013 t2145, 2012-2015 td925, 2016 tdx25, and 2014-2015 tx45 motor coaches equipped with certain recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats

Defect Summary

Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain model year 2012 a300l, 2011 c2045, 2011-2013 t2145, 2012-2015 td925, 2016 tdx25, and 2014-2015 tx45 motor coaches equipped with certain recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats. the affected seats have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.

Corrective Action

Van hool will notify owners, and dealers for the manufacturer of the seat will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. any j-bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. the recall began on may 25, 2016. Van hool's recall number for this campaign is p814-sb1354.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V144000

Manufacturer: Van Hool N.v.

Report Received Date: 2016-03-09T00:00:00

Subject: Missing j-bracket welds on bus operator seat

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 205

Details

MFR Campaign Number: P814-SB1354

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain model year 2012 a300l, 2011 c2045, 2011-2013 t2145, 2012-2015 td925, 2016 tdx25, and 2014-2015 tx45 motor coaches equipped with certain recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats. the affected seats have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.

Consequence Summary: If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the j-bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Van hool will notify owners, and dealers for the manufacturer of the seat will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. any j-bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. the recall began on may 25, 2016. Van hool's recall number for this campaign is p814-sb1354.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 99.51

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NHTSA ID: 16V144000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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