Recall 18V209000: 2015–2018 Van Hool CX45 and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 30, 2018

Manufacturer

Van Hool N.V.

Potentially affected

1,528vehicles

Model years

2015–2018

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2015-2018 CX45, TD925, TDX25, TX40, TX45, and 2016-2018 CX35 motorcoaches. The passenger seat belt buckles outer casing may fail leaving the seat belt buckles exposed.

Possible consequence

The exposed seat belt buckles may reduce the seat occupants likelihood of using the seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Van Hool will notify owners and dealers will replace the defective seatbelt buckles on the aisle side with flexible seatbelt buckles. The recall began on May 16, 2018. Owners may contact Van Hool customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2016 Van Hool CX350 complaints
• 2017 Van Hool CX351 complaints
• 2018 Van Hool CX350 complaints
• 2015 Van Hool CX450 complaints
• 2016 Van Hool CX450 complaints
• 2017 Van Hool CX450 complaints
• 2018 Van Hool CX450 complaints