NHTSA Recall 16V144000: Seats
Van Hool N.V. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 205 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Van Hool A300L.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V144000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | P814-SB1354 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | March 9, 2016 |
| Owner notification | May 25, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers for the manufacturer of the seat will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016. Van Hool's recall number for this campaign is P814-SB1354.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V144000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Van Hool A300L | 2012 |
| Van Hool C2045 | 2011 |
| Van Hool T2145 | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Van Hool TD925 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Van Hool TDX25 | 2016 |
| Van Hool TX45 | 2014, 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.