Van Hool T2140 2006
Model T2140 made in 2006 by Van Hool got 1 consumer complain, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, visibility. The car had one investigation (visibility). There was one recall concerning visibility .
Model 2006
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | ||||||||||||||||
10V603000 | VAN HOOL N.V. | from 04/01/2006 to 06/30/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 1673 | MFR | VAN HOOL N.V. | 12/01/2010 | 12/06/2010 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Van hool is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2011 transit buses and motorcoaches manufactured from august 2002 through october 2010, equipped with hadley remote mirror switches, part numbers 509vh and 509vh1f. the rear view mirror switch may overheat, causing the plastic housing to melt. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Excessive heating can cause a fire resulting in smoke, operator distraction, or personal injury. an overheated mirror switch could cause the exterior rear view mirrors to not operate. the mirrors may not adjust properly from the interior switch or operate poorly. therefore, the driver may not be able to have full use of the rear view mirror, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Van hool will notify owners via its dealer abc bus inc. owners will have the choice to perform the repair themselves or to take the vehicle(s) to an abc-location for repair, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a notification schedule. owners may contact the warranty administrator for abc bus, inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
08V237000 | VAN HOOL N.V. | from 01/01/2004 to 07/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 149 | 07/23/2008 | ODI | VAN HOOL N.V. | 05/28/2008 | 05/28/2008 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Van hool is recalling 149 my 2004-2007 c2045, t2140, and t2145 motor coaches equipped with doga windshield wiper systems. linkages were poorly finished. this could lead to a misalignment of the windshield wiper system, blocking the motor. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Failure of the wiper linkages will lead to wiper system breakdown. the operator will have reduced visibility which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Van hool is working with doga and doga will replace the wiper motor free of charge. the recall began on july 23, 2008. owners may contact van hool (abc companies) at 1-407-656-7977. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Van hool recall no. 1213.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - SOLENOID | |||||
SB-1234 | 11/17/2009 | 10033324 | Van hool coaches: starter solenoid flyback diode. all coaches featuring multiplex technology. in the main junction box of the units, multiconnector pin e11 of multiplex node 4 (part #10690971) has been connected to the starter motor sole | 08/09/2010 | |
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
SB1213 | 01/18/2008 | 10024350 | Van hool -- product improvement - doga wiper motor change. *nj | 04/08/2008 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||
PE08023 | VAN HOOL N.V. | 03/26/2008 | 07/21/2008 | WINDSHIELD WIPER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM | 08V237000 | |
A january 2008 service bulletin suggests that certain model buses should upgrade to a high torque wiper motor.the tsb also alluded to wiper motor failures. therefore, odi opened this investigation to determine the failure mode, frequency and safety significance since the wiper system is considered to be a critical item of safety equipment and is required by a federal standard. van hool re-evaluated the issue and decided to conduct a safety recall. van hool determined that there was an issue, but it was an issue with improperly finished linkage components that were causing the wiper motor to fail. all wiper motor linkages on the affected buses will be replaced under the recall. the recall action resolves the issues raised by this investigation. accordingly, this investigation is closed. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||
01/01/2010 | 130000 | ||
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 van hool t2140 charter bus. she previously had failures with her 2007 model of the van hool t2140 that were directly related to the engine and engine cooling which also include the turbo. she is concerned that the failure could potentially occur with the 2006 charter bus since both of the vehicles contain the same engine. there were no failures at this time. the current mileage was 130,000. |