Vehicle recall 16V857000 · November 29, 2016
Van Hool TD925, C2045 and 8 more models
Van Hool N.V.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V857000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 29, 2016
- Filed by
- Van Hool N.V.
- Manufacturer campaign
- P855
- Owner notification
- January 19, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,612
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Van Hool C2045 (2010-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Van Hool C3045 (2010): 2010
- Van Hool CX35 (2016): 2016
- Van Hool CX45 (2014-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014
- Van Hool T2140 (2010-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Van Hool T2145 (2010-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Van Hool TD925 (2009-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Van Hool TDX25 (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Van Hool TX40 (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Van Hool TX45 (2014-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014
Has your Van Hool been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Van Hool dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.