- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2014 Van Hool TX40 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2014 Van Hool TX40 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in January 2017 for the gear box (other than rack and pinion).
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical TX40 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2014 Van Hool TX40 recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2014 C2045, 2014-2015 CX45, TD925, TX40, TX45, and 2015 TDX25 coaches. The affected vehicles have front steering knuckle carrier that may break.
- The risk
- If the front steering knuckle carrier breaks, the coach wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- ABC Bus will notify owners on behalf of Van Hool, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact ABC Bus at 1-877-427-7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P750.
- The problem
- Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 TX40 motorcoaches manufactured January 2014 through June 2014, and TX45 motorcoaches manufactured September 2013 through June 2014. The driver seat belt assembly may not be properly secured to the B-pillar anchorage and as a result the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- Van Hool designated agent ABC Bus Companies will notify Van Hool motorcoach owners, and dealers will correct the seat belt anchorage mounting, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. Owners may contact ABC Bus Companies customer service at 1-800-222-2875. Van Hool's number for this recall is P726.
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Does the 2014 Van Hool TX40 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 Van Hool TX40: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (January 2017); steering (June 2015); anchorage (June 2014). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2014 Van Hool TX40 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2014 Van Hool TX40 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Van Hool TX40 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2014 Van Hool TX40 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data