NHTSA recall 17V064000
Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Van Hool C2045 and 6 more
Reported Jan 31, 20171,396 vehicles affectedVan Hool N.V.Maker’s number P826Built May 21, 2010 – Dec 20, 2013
The defect
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2010-2014 C2045 and T2145 motorcoaches, 2014-2015 TX40 motorcoaches, 2014-2017 TX45 motorcoaches, 2011-2015 TD925 motorcoaches, 2014-2016 CX45 motorcoaches and 2010-2013 T2140 motorcoaches. When the vehicle is started in low temperatures, the steering wheel may be difficult to turn.
The risk
Reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering box, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2017. Owners may contact ABC Bus, Inc. at 1-877-427-7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P826.