Vehicle recall 18V882000 · December 12, 2018
Van Hool TD925 and TDX25
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 2015-2018 Van Hool TD925 and TDX25 vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Technologies, Inc. (KTI) KDS-25 fire extinguishers as part of the optional fire suppression system. The actuator of the extinguisher may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent in the event of a fire.
- Consequence
- If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- Remedy
- Van Hool will notify owners, and KTI will inspect the fire suppression systems and replace the electrical piston actuators, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2019. Owners may contact Van Hool customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977. Van Hool's numbers for this recall is P1039/SB1578.
- 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
- 18V882000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 12, 2018
- Filed by
- Van Hool N.V.
- Manufacturer campaign
- P1039 / SB1578
- Owner notification
- March 6, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 244
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
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 TD925 (2015-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
- Van Hool TDX25 (2015-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
Has your Van Hool been repaired?
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