NHTSA Recall 16V144000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V144000; Date: Mar. 9, 2016
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Van Hool A300l; 2011 Van Hool C2045; 2011 Van Hool T2145; 2012 Van Hool T2145; 2013 Van Hool T2145; 2012 Van Hool TD925; 2013 Van Hool TD925; 2014 Van Hool TD925; 2015 Van Hool TD925; 2016 Van Hool TDX25; 2014 Van Hool TX45; 2015 Van Hool TX45
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Van Hool N. V.
Affected Units:: 205
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 25, 2016
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