Van Hool is recalling certain model year 2012 TD925 motorcoaches, manufactured from October 2011, through July 2012, equipped with a Cummins ISX engine and a Fuel Pro fuel filter located behind the left tag axle tire. In the event of a left tag axle tire blow out, debris from the blown tire may damage the Fuel Pro fuel filter compartment base plate.
Van Hool N.V. – Fuel Filter Base Plate Damaged by Tire Blowout
| Report Received Date | 10/18/2012 |
| NHTSA ID | 12V505000 |
| Consequence Summary | Damage to the base plate may lead to a fuel leak inside the engine compartment. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fire. |
| Corrective Action | Van Hool through their US agent, ABC Bus, will notify owners, and dealers will install a thicker base plate to protect the fuel filter, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 13, 2012. Owners may contact ABC Bus toll free at 1-877-427-7278. |
| Recall Code | P703 |
| Potentially Affected | 136 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V505000) |
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