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NHTSARecalled Mar 9, 2016 · #16V144000

Missing J-Bracket Welds on Bus Operator Seat

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
Missing J-Bracket Welds on Bus Operator Seat
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Van Hool N.V.
Model numbers
A300L, C2045, T2145, TD925, TDX25, TX45
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice