Van Hool Td925 2011

Model Td925 made in 2011 by Van Hool got 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding visibility. There were some recalls concerningelectronic stability control and seats.

Model 2011

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
12V257000VAN HOOL N.V. V (Vehicle)1707/02/2012MFRVAN HOOL N.V.06/07/201206/07/2012
Defect SummaryVan hool is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 c2045, 2011-2012 t2140, 2010-2011 t2145 and 2011 td925 motorcoaches, equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules, manufactured from august 2005, through september 2011. under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. this might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.
Consequence SummaryThe vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryVan hool will notify owners via its dealer abc bus inc. and replace the control module free of charge. the recall began on july 2, 2012. owners may contact the warranty administrator for abc bus, inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278.
NotesVan hool
SEATS
12V323000VAN HOOL N.V. V (Vehicle)15211/15/2012MFRVan Hool N.V.07/09/201207/10/2012571207
Defect SummaryVan hool is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 td925 motorcoaches. for the driver's seat, an incorrect riser and floor adapter plate was installed in vehicles during production. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, seating systems.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective SummaryVan hool will notify owners via its dealer abc bus inc. and replace the riser and floor adapter plates free of charge. the recall began on november 15, 2012. owners may contact the warranty administrator for abc bus, inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278.
NotesVan hool's recall campaign number is p698.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR
10V603000VAN HOOL N.V.from 06/01/2007 to 07/31/2010V (Vehicle)1673MFRVAN HOOL N.V.12/01/201012/06/2010
Defect SummaryVan hool is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2011 transit buses and motorcoaches manufactured from august 2002 through october 2010, equipped with hadley remote mirror switches, part numbers 509vh and 509vh1f. the rear view mirror switch may overheat, causing the plastic housing to melt.
Consequence SummaryExcessive heating can cause a fire resulting in smoke, operator distraction, or personal injury. an overheated mirror switch could cause the exterior rear view mirrors to not operate. the mirrors may not adjust properly from the interior switch or operate poorly. therefore, the driver may not be able to have full use of the rear view mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryVan hool will notify owners via its dealer abc bus inc. owners will have the choice to perform the repair themselves or to take the vehicle(s) to an abc-location for repair, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a notification schedule. owners may contact the warranty administrator for abc bus, inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
SB124101/07/201110037688Ready06/03/2011
SB124101/07/201110037688Van hool: the rear view mirror switch may overheat and cause a fire hazard and inoperative movement of mirrors. *rm06/03/2011