Van Hool N.V.: Safety Recalls in 2018

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Van Hool N.V. in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 12, 2018

(Campaign #: P1039 / SB1578)

Fire Suppression System May Not Discharge

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.

NHTSA ID: 18V882000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 244

Consequence Summary:

If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 97.13

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March 30, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Seat Belt Buckle Casings may Fail

Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2015-2018 CX45, TD925, TDX25, TX40, TX45, and 2016-2018 CX35 motorcoaches. The passenger seat belt buckles outer casing may fail leaving the seat belt buckles exposed.

NHTSA ID: 18V209000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 1,528

Consequence Summary:

The exposed seat belt buckles may reduce the seat occupants likelihood of using the seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Van Hool will notify owners and dealers will replace the defective seatbelt buckles on the aisle side with flexible seatbelt buckles. The recall began on May 16, 2018. Owners may contact Van Hool customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 71.66

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