Van Hool · United States · High
Van Hool TD925, C2045 +8 more: Steering
Affects Van Hool TD925, C2045, T2140, T2145, TX40, TX45, CX45, TDX25, CX35, C3045 · 2009–2016 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
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.
What to do
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.