Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V323000 Reported July 9, 2012

Drivers seat/fmvss 207

Van Hool N.v. · N/A · 152 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V323000
Manufacturer Campaign
P698
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
152
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 9, 2012

Defect Summary

Van hool is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 td925 motorcoaches. For the driver's seat, an incorrect riser and floor adapter plate was installed in vehicles during production. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action

Van hool will notify owners via its dealer abc bus inc. And replace the riser and floor adapter plates free of charge. the recall began on november 15, 2012. owners may contact the warranty administrator for abc bus, inc. Toll free at 1-877-427-7278.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Van Hool N.v. dealer and reference recall ID 12V323000 or campaign P698.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V323000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V323000?

NHTSA recall 12V323000 was issued by Van Hool N.v. on July 9, 2012. It addresses: Drivers seat/fmvss 207. The recall affects approximately 152 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Van Hool N.v. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V323000 or the manufacturer campaign number P698. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.