AI DamageVAN Hool TX40: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the VAN Hool TX40 across 5 model years: 0 owner complaints and 39 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- On the above-mentioned vehicles, it is possible that the installation of the FMCSA decal has been omitted
- The control arms of the front and trailing axles are equipped with a flexible ball-joint at the chassis side
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you that VDL Van Hool has gradually switched over to…
- Mobile column lifts raise the vehicle under the wheels
- INTRODUCTION The purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you about the removal and installation of…
- TO CHECK EMERGENCY SIDE WINDOW OPERATION To ensure trouble-free operation, the emergency side windows must…
- This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so…
- Van Hool recently changed-over in production to a “longer” articulation shaft (VH11717611) to fasten the…
- This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so…
- an Hool feels very strongly about quality and constantly focuses on product improvement
- This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so…
- Van Hool regularly receives questions regarding the bolts securing the wheel suspension arms of the front…
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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.