Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V144000 Reported March 9, 2016

Missing j-bracket welds on bus operator seat

Van Hool N.v. · N/A · 205 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V144000
Manufacturer Campaign
P814-SB1354
Manufacturer
Van Hool N.v.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
205
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 9, 2016
Completion Rate
99.51

Defect Summary

Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain model year 2012 a300l, 2011 c2045, 2011-2013 t2145, 2012-2015 td925, 2016 tdx25, and 2014-2015 tx45 motor coaches equipped with certain recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats. the affected seats have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.

Safety Consequence

If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the j-bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Van hool will notify owners, and dealers for the manufacturer of the seat will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. any j-bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. the recall began on may 25, 2016. Van hool's recall number for this campaign is p814-sb1354.

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 16V144000 or campaign P814-SB1354.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V144000

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

What is recall 16V144000?

NHTSA recall 16V144000 was issued by Van Hool N.v. on March 9, 2016. It addresses: Missing j-bracket welds on bus operator seat. The recall affects approximately 205 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 16V144000 or the manufacturer campaign number P814-SB1354. 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.