VAN HOOL 2014 VAN HOOL TX40 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2014 VAN HOOL TX40
Brand
VAN HOOL
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2014
Van Hool N.V. is recalling certain 2014 VAN HOOL TX40 vehicles due to seat belts:front:anchorage issues. 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..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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 Anchorages."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026