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Campaign 17V064 Posted January 31, 2017 1,396 units

2010-2017 Van Hool C2045/TX45 Recall 17V064: Steering

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 25, 2026

Recall 17V064 covers 1,396 2010-2017 Van Hool motorcoaches with hard steering during cold starts. Free steering-box replacement at any franchised Van Hool dealer.

Van Hool is recalling 1,396 2010-2017 motorcoaches, including the CX45, TD925, TX45, T2145, T2140, C2045, and TX40, because the steering wheel can be difficult to turn after a low-temperature start. Reduced steering ability increases crash risk, and Van Hool dealers will complete the repair free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The steering bevel gear box in these Van Hool motorcoaches helps transfer steering-wheel movement through the steering system so the driver can turn the coach. On affected 2010-2017 C2045, T2145, TX40, TX45, TD925, CX45, and T2140 models, that box has to move smoothly even when the coach is started in cold weather.

The problem is inside the first-generation Pailton bevel gear box. Its grease is not suited for very low temperatures below -20°C/-4°F, so cold starts create extra friction in the steering gear. Water also entered through the sealing, contaminated the grease, and corroded the bearings. That corrosion adds resistance, so the driver has to use more manual force to turn the steering wheel.

The warning sign is stiff steering, especially when the coach is started in low temperatures. If the steering wheel feels unusually hard to turn, that is the signal to have the bevel gear box examined and replaced.

Who's affected?

Covers the CX45, TD925, TX45, T2145, T2140, C2045, and TX40 bus lines across the 2010-2017 model years; all are tied to the same steering gear issue.

2014 Van Hool CX45 steering gear
2015 Van Hool CX45 steering gear
2014 Van Hool TD925 steering gear
2015 Van Hool TD925 steering gear
2016 Van Hool CX45 steering gear
Units affected1,396
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.

What's the safety risk?

Reduced steering ability makes the coach harder to control and increases the risk of a crash. Stiff steering is the warning sign; if it appears, slow down, avoid unnecessary trips, and arrange service promptly. Repair is free at any franchised Van Hool dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2017 Van Hool CX45, TD925, TX45, T2145, T2140, C2045, or TX40 motorcoach is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Van Hool dealer to schedule the free steering-box replacement that fixes difficult low-temperature steering.
  3. Bring the recall notice if Van Hool mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V064 when you call.
  4. Ask the dealer whether the motorcoach is safe to drive before the repair if the steering wheel is difficult to turn after a cold start.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Van Hool technician replaces the steering box covered by recall 17V064. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. The issue involves high steering effort at startup in low temperatures, so tell the service desk that the vehicle is included in Van Hool recall P826 and ask them to confirm the steering box replacement before the appointment. If the coach feels hard to steer, ask the dealer whether it should be moved or towed before service.

Timeline

January 31, 2017 NHTSA published the recall
February 15, 2017 Dealer notification began
February 15, 2017 Dealer notification ended
February 21, 2017 Owner notification mailed
March 31, 2017 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 17V064?

Recall 17V064 covers 1,396 2010-2017 Van Hool motorcoaches with a steering box defect. When the vehicle is started in low temperatures, the steering wheel can be difficult to turn. Van Hool dealers will replace the steering box for free.

What should I do if my 2010-2017 Van Hool CX45, TD925, TX45, T2145, T2140, C2045, or TX40 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcoach is included in recall 17V064. If it is, contact a Van Hool dealer or ABC Bus at 1-877-427-7278 to schedule the steering box replacement. Reference recall number 17V064 or Van Hool recall P826 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Van Hool's remedy says dealers will replace the steering box free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 17V064.

Is it safe to drive a Van Hool motorcoach with this recall?

Reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash, especially if the steering wheel is hard to turn after a cold startup. This recall is not marked do not drive, but the repair is available. Confirm your VIN and schedule the free steering box replacement.

What warning signs should I watch for?

Watch for a steering wheel that is difficult to turn when the motorcoach is started in low temperatures. That symptom matches the defect described in recall 17V064. If it happens, keep the vehicle out of service until a Van Hool dealer gives repair guidance.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V064000
Van Hool customer service1-877-427-7278
NHTSA recall #17V064
NHTSA recall # (full)17V064000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →