Van Hool recalls

The material of certain front stub axle carriers may not be to specification and under extreme load conditions could crack. In the event of total failure a wheel could separate from the coach affecting directional control increasing the risk of collision.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to identify the stub axle carriers. Where the stub axle carrier bears a casting identification showing it is affected the stub axle will be replaced. Later (4/11 � 12/14) stub axle carriers could require material testing to identify if replacement is necessary.

418 vehicles · built 21 Jan 2010 to 31 May 2016

The material of certain front stub axle carriers may not be to specification and under extreme load conditions could crack. In the event of total failure a wheel could separate from the coach affecting directional control increasing the risk of collision.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to identify the stub axle carriers. Where the stub axle carrier bears a casting identification showing it is affected the stub axle will be replaced. Later (4/11 � 12/14) stub axle carriers could require material testing to identify if replacement is necessary.

418 vehicles · built 21 Jan 2010 to 31 May 2016

The material of certain front stub axle carriers may not be to specification and under extreme load conditions could crack. In the event of total failure a wheel could separate from the coach affecting directional control increasing the risk of collision.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to identify the stub axle carriers. Where the stub axle carrier bears a casting identification showing it is affected the stub axle will be replaced. Later (4/11 � 12/14) stub axle carriers could require material testing to identify if replacement is necessary.

418 vehicles · built 21 Jan 2010 to 31 May 2016

The material of certain front stub axle carriers may not be to specification and under extreme load conditions could crack. In the event of total failure a wheel could separate from the coach affecting directional control increasing the risk of collision.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to identify the stub axle carriers. Where the stub axle carrier bears a casting identification showing it is affected the stub axle will be replaced. Later (4/11 � 12/14) stub axle carriers could require material testing to identify if replacement is necessary.

418 vehicles · built 21 Jan 2010 to 31 May 2016

There is a possibility that the engine turbo may fail and leak oil into the engine induction/inlet system. With the Van Hool induction/inlet track if it is not airtight oil is able to leak into the engine compartment. This will cause a fire hazard.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles to check the induction/inlet system is airtight.

64 vehicles

There is a significant delay before the entrance/exit door handbrake interlock system closes the door.

Fix: (a) Write to operators and dealers requesting them to check the handbrake interlock time delay. (b) In those cases where the delay is longer than 3 to 4 seconds a pressure switch will be fitted to the handbrake air pipe working on 2 bar pressure. The dealers and Van Hool UK will carry out the modification.

290 vehicles

The space frame body on these vehicles may be subject to cracking in the area of the rear suspension attachment.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for reinforcement of the subject area of the frame.

62 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1988 to 31 Dec 1990