2016 VAN HOOL TDX25 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 VAN HOOL TDX25 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety systems, brake functionality, seat components, steering, and fire suppression equipment as identified in recall data.
Five recalls address various systems including the air brake system, steering components, fire suppression equipment, seat belt buckles, and driver seats. These recalls collectively focus on safety-related defects that could increase the risk of accidents or injuries.
Recalls- Air brakes. NHTSA recall 15V743000 affects 48 vehicles from model years 2015 to 2016. The air brakes may take too long to release, causing drag, excessive heat, and brake degradation which raises the risk of fire and reduced braking power. The fix involves correcting the air brake connections at no cost, beginning July 28, 2016.
- Steering knuckle carriers. NHTSA recall 16V857000 covers 1,612 vehicles from model years 2010 to 2016. The front steering knuckle carriers may crack, potentially leading to wheel separation and crash risk. Dealers will inspect or replace carriers free of charge starting January 19, 2017.
- Fire suppression system. NHTSA recall 18V882000 applies to 244 vehicles from model years 2015 to 2018. Certain fire extinguishers may fail to discharge due to actuator malfunction, increasing injury risk in a fire event. The electrical piston actuators will be inspected and replaced if needed at no cost starting March 6, 2019.
- Seat belt buckles. NHTSA recall 18V209000 affects 1,528 vehicles from model years 2015 to 2018. Passenger seat belt buckles may have defective outer casings exposing the buckles and lowering seat belt use likelihood, elevating injury risk. Dealers will replace buckles with flexible ones free of charge starting May 16, 2018.
- Driver seats. NHTSA recall 16V144000 concerns 205 vehicles from 2011 to 2016. Certain Recaro Ergo-M bus driver seats may have J-Brackets missing welds, risking seat belt anchorage separation and injury in a crash. Affected seats will be inspected and repaired free of charge starting May 25, 2016.
Owners facing repeated repairs due to these safety defects or unresolved recall issues may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with legal experts specialized in consumer protection and lemon law may assist in addressing ongoing vehicle safety concerns.
2016 VAN HOOL TDX25 Summary
2016
Model Year
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Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
3637
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 VAN HOOL TDX25
1528 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: 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.
2016 VAN HOOL TDX25
244 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Van Hool TD925 and TDX25 vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Technologies, Inc. (KTI) KDS-25 fire extinguishers as part of the optional fire suppression system. The actuator of the extinguisher may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent in the event of a fire.
Risk: If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
2016 VAN HOOL TDX25
1612 vehicles affected
STEERING
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 C2045 and T2145; 2010 C3045; 2016 CX35; 2014-2016 CX45 and TX45; 2009-2016 TD925; 2015-2016 TDX25 and TX40 and 2010-2013 T2140 motorcoaches. In the affected vehicles, the front steering knuckle carriers may crack.
Risk: 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.
2016 VAN HOOL TDX25
205 vehicles affected
SEATS
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.
Risk: 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.
2016 VAN HOOL TDX25
48 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Van Hool is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 TD925 vehicles manufactured May 13, 2015, to October 22, 2015, and 2015-2016 TDX25 vehicles manufactured December 23, 2014, to October 22, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the air brakes may take an excessive amount of time to release. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.