Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V882000 Reported December 12, 2018

Fire suppression system may not discharge

Van Hool N.v. · N/A · 244 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V882000
Manufacturer Campaign
P1039 / SB1578
Manufacturer
Van Hool N.v.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
244
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 12, 2018
Completion Rate
97.13

Defect Summary

Van hool n.v. (van hool) is recalling certain 2015-2018 van hool td925 and tdx25 vehicles, equipped with certain kidde technologies, inc. (kti) kds-25 fire extinguishers as part of the optional fire suppression system. the actuator of the extinguisher may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent in the event of a fire.

Safety Consequence

If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Corrective Action

Van hool will notify owners, and kti will inspect the fire suppression systems and replace the electrical piston actuators, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began march 6, 2019. Owners may contact van hool customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977. van hool's numbers for this recall is p1039/sb1578.

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 18V882000 or campaign P1039 / SB1578.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V882000

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

What is recall 18V882000?

NHTSA recall 18V882000 was issued by Van Hool N.v. on December 12, 2018. It addresses: Fire suppression system may not discharge. The recall affects approximately 244 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 18V882000 or the manufacturer campaign number P1039 / SB1578. 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.