2015 Van Hool Tx40 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (5)
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly 2018-03-30 · campaign 18V209000 · 1,528 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Steering:gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) 2017-01-31 · campaign 17V064000 · 1,396 vehicles
Defect: Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2010-2014 C2045 and T2145 motorcoaches, 2014-2015 TX40 motorcoaches, 2014-2017 TX45 motorcoaches, 2011-2015 TD925 motorcoaches, 2014-2016 CX45 motorcoaches and 2010-2013 T2140 motorcoaches. When the vehicle is started in low temperatures, the steering wheel may be difficult to turn.
Risk: Reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering box, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2017. Owners may contact ABC Bus, Inc. at 1-877-427-7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P826.
Steering 2016-11-29 · campaign 16V857000 · 1,612 vehicles
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.
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.
Fix: 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
Steering 2015-06-01 · campaign 15V331000 · 555 vehicles
Defect: Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2014 C2045, 2014-2015 CX45, TD925, TX40, TX45, and 2015 TDX25 coaches. The affected vehicles have front steering knuckle carrier that may break.
Risk: If the front steering knuckle carrier breaks, the coach wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: ABC Bus will notify owners on behalf of Van Hool, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact ABC Bus at 1-877-427-7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P750.
Seat Belts:front:anchorage 2014-06-04 · campaign 14V304000 · 90 vehicles
Defect: Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 TX40 motorcoaches manufactured January 2014 through June 2014, and TX45 motorcoaches manufactured September 2013 through June 2014. The driver seat belt assembly may not be properly secured to the B-pillar anchorage and as a result the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anc
Risk: If the seat belt is not properly secured to the anchorage, the driver is at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Van Hool designated agent ABC Bus Companies will notify Van Hool motorcoach owners, and dealers will correct the seat belt anchorage mounting, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. Owners may contact ABC Bus Companies customer service at 1-800-222-2875. Van Hool's number for this recall is P726.
Service bulletins (43)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility/Wiper 2025-08-25 · SB2509 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on the above-mentioned vehicles, it is possible that the installation of the fmcsa decal has been omitted. verification is necessary in order that the decal is present in accordance with the requirements of fmcsa.
Suspension 2025-07-08 · SB2501 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the control arms of the front and trailing axles are equipped with a flexible ball-joint at the chassis side. van hool has several suppliers for the repair kit of this flexible ball-joint. all of the repair kits contain a flexible ball-joint, a spacer and a snap ring. due to not equal thickness of
Steering 2025-07-08 · SB2485 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you that vdl van hool has gradually switched over to other components for the front axle steering system. this switch-over has been cut into production as from units 83097 (cx35) and 84560 (cx45). previous references may be used further, but for futu
Suspension 2025-06-25 · SB2497 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mobile column lifts raise the vehicle under the wheels. this service bulletin is a reminder about the usage of mobile column lifts when lifting a complete vehicle.
Suspension 2025-05-12 · SB2494 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
introduction the purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you about the removal and installation of raufoss line fittings
Visibility/Wiper 2025-05-12 · SB2262B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to check emergency side window operation to ensure trouble-free operation, the emergency side windows must be checked on a regular basis. this will allow you to confirm the proper operation of the emergency exit handle and unlatching mechanism, as well as the proper installation and function of th
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