The defect
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2021 TDX25 motorcoaches. The front axle module welds may crack, possibly causing the front axle to fail and resulting in a loss of vehicle steering control.
The risk
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will repair the welds as necessary, and install reinforcement plates, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Van Hool's customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977. Van Hool's number for this recall is SB2180.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Van Hool TDX25 | 2021 |
Components: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Hool TDX25 | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
Other suspension recalls in 2022
39 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the suspension; Van Hool N.V. filed 17 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022