2018 Van Hool Tx40 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
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.
Service bulletins (46)
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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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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