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VAN Hool 2011–2016 Seats recall

Recalled March 9, 2016 · NHTSA recall 16V144000 · VAN Hool

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.
Remedy
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.
Units
205 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product
VAN Hool A300L · VAN Hool C2045 · VAN Hool T2145 · VAN Hool TD925 · VAN Hool TDX25 · VAN Hool TX45
Manufacturer(s)
Van Hool N.V.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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