NHTSA Recall 16V857000: Steering
Van Hool N.V. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,612 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Van Hool C2045.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V857000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | P855 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received | November 29, 2016 |
| Owner notification | January 19, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 C2045 and T2145; 2010 C3045; 2016 CX35; 2014-2016 CX45 and TX45; 2009-2016 TD925; 2015-2016 TDX25 and TX40 and 2010-2013 T2140 motorcoaches. In the affected vehicles, the front steering knuckle carriers may crack.
Safety risk
Cracking of a steering knuckle carrier may result in its total failure, allowing a wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering knuckle carriers that were produced from August 2009 through March 2011. Carriers that were produced from April 2011 to December 2014 will be inspected by ultrasonic measurement and replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2017. Owners may contact ABC Bus, Inc. at 1-877-427-7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P855. Note: This recall expands recalls 14V-569 and 15V-331.
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 16V857000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Van Hool C2045 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Van Hool C3045 | 2010 |
| Van Hool CX35 | 2016 |
| Van Hool CX45 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Van Hool T2140 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Van Hool T2145 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Van Hool TD925 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Van Hool TDX25 | 2015, 2016 |
| Van Hool TX40 | 2015, 2016 |
| Van Hool TX45 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
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.