Van Hool T2140 2011

Model T2140 made in 2011 by Van Hool got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, electronic stability control and engine and engine cooling.

Model 2011

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
12V495000VAN HOOL N.V.from 01/01/2011 to 01/31/2011V (Vehicle)13812/05/2012MFRVan Hool N.V.10/12/201210/15/2012
Defect SummaryVan hool is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 c2045, and model year 2011 t2140 and t2145 motorcoaches manufactured from september 2010 through september 2011, equipped with a daimler dd13 engine without ground cables installed on the prestolite ac172 alternators. internal corrosion may cause the alternator components to overheat.
Consequence SummaryIf the alternator overheats, the components may melt, possibly resulting in smoke and creating the potential risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryVan hool through their us agent, abc bus, inc., will notify owners, and dealers will add external ground cables to the alternators, free of charge. the safety recall began on december 5, 2012. owners may contact the warranty administrator for abc bus, inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278.
NotesVan hool's recall campaign number is p701.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
12V257000VAN HOOL N.V. V (Vehicle)1707/02/2012MFRVAN HOOL N.V.06/07/201206/07/2012
Defect SummaryVan hool is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 c2045, 2011-2012 t2140, 2010-2011 t2145 and 2011 td925 motorcoaches, equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules, manufactured from august 2005, through september 2011. under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. this might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.
Consequence SummaryThe vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryVan hool will notify owners via its dealer abc bus inc. and replace the control module free of charge. the recall began on july 2, 2012. owners may contact the warranty administrator for abc bus, inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278.
NotesVan hool
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
12V286000VAN HOOL N.V. V (Vehicle)203MFRVAN HOOL N.V.06/21/201206/21/2012
Defect SummaryVan hool is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 c2045, t2140, and t2145 vehicles, equipped with a detroit diesel dd13 engine. the pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. as a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.
Consequence SummaryA fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryVan hool is working with daimler trucks north america to repair these motorcoaches (please see 12e009000). where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall began on june 15, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-445-1980 or abc bus, inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278.
NotesVan hool