AI Damage2016 VAN Hool TDX25: common problems
The maker issued 36 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 36
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you that VDL Van Hool will switch over to other…
The purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you that VDL Van Hool will switch over to other components for the front axle steering system. This switch-over will be cut into production as from units 89249 (TDX25…
- On the above-mentioned vehicles, it is possible that the installation of the FMCSA decal has been omitted
Verification is necessary in order that the decal is present in accordance with the requirements of FMCSA.
- This service bulletin is a reminder about rules, procedures and precautions that must be followed when a…
This service bulletin is a reminder about rules, procedures and precautions that must be followed when a TD925 10-wheeler needs to be lifted.
- The control arms of the front and trailing axles are equipped with a flexible ball-joint at the chassis side
Van Hool has several suppliers for the repair kit of this flexible ball-joint. All of the repair kits contain a flexible ball-joint, a spacer and a snap ring. Due to not equal thickness of the spacer in the different…
- Mobile column lifts raise the vehicle under the wheels
This service bulletin is a reminder about the usage of mobile column lifts when lifting a complete vehicle.
- INTRODUCTION The purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you about the removal and installation of…
INTRODUCTION The purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you about the removal and installation of Raufoss line fittings
- TO CHECK EMERGENCY SIDE WINDOW OPERATION To ensure trouble-free operation, the emergency side windows must…
TO CHECK EMERGENCY SIDE WINDOW OPERATION To ensure trouble-free operation, the emergency side windows must be checked on a regular basis. This will allow you to confirm the proper operation of the emergency exit handle…
- This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so…
This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so that the vehicle meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
- Van Hool recently changed-over in production to a “longer” articulation shaft (VH11717611) to fasten the…
Van Hool recently changed-over in production to a “longer” articulation shaft (VH11717611) to fasten the wheel-suspension arms to the steering knuckle carrier/hub carrier. Field experience has shown that this…
- This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so…
This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so that the vehicle meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationâs (NHTSA) Federal Motor Vehicle…
- Van Hool regularly receives questions regarding the bolts securing the wheel suspension arms of the front…
Van Hool regularly receives questions regarding the bolts securing the wheel suspension arms of the front axle and tag axles to the chassis. The purpose of this service information bulletin is to inform and is partly a…
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NHTSA lists 36 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 VAN Hool TDX25?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 36 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 VAN Hool TDX25?
NHTSA lists 36 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 VAN Hool TDX25 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.