Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V209000 Reported March 30, 2018

Seat belt buckle casings may fail

Van Hool N.v. · Seat Belts · 1,528 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V209000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Van Hool N.v.
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
1,528
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 30, 2018
Completion Rate
71.66

Defect Summary

Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain 2015-2018 cx45, td925, tdx25, tx40, tx45, and 2016-2018 cx35 motorcoaches. the passenger seat belt buckles outer casing may fail leaving the seat belt buckles exposed.

Safety Consequence

The exposed seat belt buckles may reduce the seat occupants likelihood of using the seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Van hool will notify owners and dealers will replace the defective seatbelt buckles on the aisle side with flexible seatbelt buckles. the recall began on may 16, 2018. owners may contact van hool customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977.

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 18V209000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V209000

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

What is recall 18V209000?

NHTSA recall 18V209000 was issued by Van Hool N.v. on March 30, 2018. It addresses: Seat belt buckle casings may fail. The recall affects approximately 1,528 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Van Hool N.v. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V209000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.