2014–2015 Van Hool TX40, 2014–2015 Van Hool TX45 Recall: Driver seat belt assembly may not be properly secured to the B-pillar…
NHTSA campaign 14V304000 · Seat Belts · filed Jun 4, 2014 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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 Anchorages."
The 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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 14V304000 (manufacturer number P726). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.