VAN Hool Recalls
39 recalls on record · November 5, 1993 to March 26, 2026 · Vehicles
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Count of recall notices naming this brand, by the year the recall was announced. A quiet year is not proof of a safe year.
March 26, 2026VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 1999–2023 Visibility recall
Hazard: The incorrect glaze may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
May 13, 2024VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2023–2024 Equipment recall
Hazard: Excessive exhaust gas can result in smoke poisoning or cause a vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury.
December 19, 2023VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2024 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: An unanchored seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
July 13, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2021 Suspension recall
Hazard: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
December 20, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2020–2021 Fuel System, Diesel recall
Hazard: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
October 14, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 1998–2016 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.
May 25, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2018–2021 Fuel System, Diesel recall
Hazard: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
December 12, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2015–2018 Equipment recall
Hazard: If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
March 30, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2015–2018 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: 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.
January 31, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2010–2017 Steering recall
Hazard: Reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.
November 29, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2009–2016 Steering recall
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.
March 9, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2011–2016 Seats recall
Hazard: 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.
November 10, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2015–2016 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: A delay in releasing the brake could cause the brakes to drag and cause premature wear of the brake linings. Under certain conditions, excessive brake drag could contribute to heat build-up within the foundation brake assembly resulting in degradation of braking power. Heat buildup in the foundation of the brake assembly can result in a fire. Degradation of braking power can increase the risk of a crash.
July 2, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2014–2015 Electrical System recall
Hazard: A prolonged engine idle at the low speed, combined with high electrical demand, may cause the alternator to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
June 1, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2014–2015 Steering recall
Hazard: If the front steering knuckle carrier breaks, the coach wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
September 17, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2011–2013 Steering recall
Hazard: Cracking of the steering knuckle carrier may result in its total failure, allowing a wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
June 4, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2014–2015 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: If the seat belt is not properly secured to the anchorage, the driver is at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
May 23, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2004–2013 Electrical System recall
Hazard: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
October 18, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2012 Fuel System, Other recall
Hazard: Damage to the base plate may lead to a fuel leak inside the engine compartment. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fire.
October 12, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2011–2012 Electrical System recall
Hazard: If the alternator overheats, the components may melt, possibly resulting in smoke and creating the potential risk of a vehicle fire.
July 9, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2011–2012 Seats recall
Hazard: In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.
June 21, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2011–2012 Fuel System, Diesel recall
Hazard: A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
June 7, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2010–2012 Electronic Stability Control (Esc) recall
Hazard: THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
December 1, 2010VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2002–2011 Visibility recall
Hazard: EXCESSIVE 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.
October 9, 2009VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2009 Interior Lighting recall
Hazard: A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
November 5, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2008–2009 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: THIS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD.
May 28, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2004–2007 Visibility recall
Hazard: FAILURE OF THE WIPER LINKAGES WILL LEAD TO WIPER SYSTEM BREAKDOWN. THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
March 20, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2005–2007 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE DETACHING FROM THE REAR OF THE ALTERNATOR CAN CAUSE CABLE GROUNDING. THIS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
April 27, 2007VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 2004–2007 Equipment recall
Hazard: THIS INTERFERENCE CAN CAUSE IMPROPER SHIFTING OF THE TRANSMISSION, AS FORWARD GEAR CAN BE ENGAGED FROM NEUTRAL ONLY, IF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STOPPED, AND IF THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS BEEN DEPRESSED. IF THE MALFUNCTION OCCURS WHILE 'R' (REVERSE) IS BEING SELECTED, THE SHIFTER MAY POSSIBLY CHANGE TO 'D' (DRIVE), INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
April 24, 2006VehiclesNHTSA
VAN Hool 1999–2006 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: A FIRE CAN RESULT SHOULD THE TURBOCHARGER FAIL.