Van Hool N.v. | NHTSA Recall #16V857000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V857000 by Van Hool N.v.. Affecting model year 2010-2014 c2045 and t2145; 2010 c3045; 2016 cx35; 2014-2016 cx45 and tx45; 2009-2016 td925; 2015-2016 tdx25 and tx40 and 2010-2013 t2140 motorcoaches Includes 1,612 affected units, Front Steering Knuckle Carriers may Crack, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2010-2014 c2045 and t2145; 2010 c3045; 2016 cx35; 2014-2016 cx45 and tx45; 2009-2016 td925; 2015-2016 tdx25 and tx40 and 2010-2013 t2140 motorcoaches

Defect Summary

Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 c2045 and t2145; 2010 c3045; 2016 cx35; 2014-2016 cx45 and tx45; 2009-2016 td925; 2015-2016 tdx25 and tx40 and 2010-2013 t2140 motorcoaches. in the affected vehicles, the front steering knuckle carriers may crack.

Corrective Action

Van hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering knuckle carriers that were produced from august 2009 through march 2011. carriers that were produced from april 2011 to december 2014 will be inspected by ultrasonic measurement and replaced as necessary. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on january 19, 2017. owners may contact abc bus, inc. At 1-877-427-7278. van hool's number for this recall is p855. Note: this recall expands recalls 14v-569 and 15v-331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V857000
Manufacturer: Van Hool N.v.
Report Received Date: 2016-11-29T00:00:00
Subject: Front steering knuckle carriers may crack
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 1,612

Details

MFR Campaign Number: P855
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 c2045 and t2145; 2010 c3045; 2016 cx35; 2014-2016 cx45 and tx45; 2009-2016 td925; 2015-2016 tdx25 and tx40 and 2010-2013 t2140 motorcoaches. in the affected vehicles, the front steering knuckle carriers may crack.
Consequence Summary: Cracking of a steering knuckle carrier may result in its total failure, allowing a wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Van hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering knuckle carriers that were produced from august 2009 through march 2011. carriers that were produced from april 2011 to december 2014 will be inspected by ultrasonic measurement and replaced as necessary. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on january 19, 2017. owners may contact abc bus, inc. At 1-877-427-7278. van hool's number for this recall is p855. Note: this recall expands recalls 14v-569 and 15v-331.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 92.25

Metadata

SID: row-gyc8.8em6_bdvj
NHTSA ID: 16V857000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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