2015 VAN HOOL TX40 Complaints and Recall Information

The 2015 VAN HOOL TX40 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to steering components and seat belt assemblies based on recall data. No direct complaints have been logged by owners for this model year.

There are five recalls addressing defects mainly in the steering and seat belt systems. These recalls cover problems that affect driver and passenger safety, including steering knuckle carrier failures and seat belt anchorage issues.

• Seat belt anchorage. Recall 14V304000 affects 90 vehicles manufactured January 2014 through June 2014. The driver seat belt assembly may not be properly secured to the B-pillar anchorage, which increases the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will fix the mounting free of charge.
• Steering knuckle carrier breakage. Recall 15V331000 involves 555 vehicles with front steering knuckle carriers that may break, potentially causing the wheel to separate and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts free of charge.
• Steering knuckle carrier cracking. Recall 16V857000 covers 1612 vehicles where the front steering knuckle carriers may crack, risking total failure and wheel separation. Van Hool will either replace or inspect carriers with ultrasonic measurement and replace if necessary at no cost.
• Seat belt buckle casing failure. Recall 18V209000 includes 1528 vehicles with passenger seat belt buckles whose outer casing may fail, leaving buckles exposed and reducing seat belt use likelihood. Dealers will replace defective buckles with flexible models free of charge.
• Steering gear box stiffness. Recall 17V064000 affects 1396 vehicles where the steering wheel may be difficult to turn in low temperatures, reducing steering ability and increasing crash risk. The steering box will be replaced free of charge.

Owners with repeated repairs related to these safety defects or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. They should consider consulting legal counsel to evaluate their options.