2012 VAN HOOL T2140 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 VAN HOOL T2140 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle stability, fuel system components, and steering. These concerns relate to safety-critical systems that may affect vehicle operation.
The recalls involve various systems including electronic stability control, fuel system, engine components, and steering assemblies.
Recalls- Electronic Stability Control. NHTSA recall 12V257000 affects 17 vehicles. The ESC module may incorrectly apply the front axle brake due to road and body roll conditions, potentially causing the vehicle to deviate from its intended path and increasing crash risk. Van Hool will replace the control module free of charge. The recall started on July 2, 2012.
- Fuel System Diesel. NHTSA recall 12V286000 covers 203 vehicles equipped with Detroit Diesel DD13 engines. The high-pressure fuel line supports are sensitive to assembly torque and may loosen during service, causing fuel line cracks and leaks. Fuel leaks pose fire and crash hazards. Repairs include replacing the line support system at no cost. The recall began June 15, 2012.
- Engine Fuel Line Support. This issue is part of recall 12V286000 affecting 203 vehicles where fuel line support loosening can cause fuel leaks. The same risks and fixes apply as above. Repair is handled by authorized Daimler Truck North America service centers, free of charge.
- Steering Knuckle Carriers. NHTSA recall 16V857000 involves 1612 vehicles. Front steering knuckle carriers may crack and fail, risking wheel separation and crashes. Van Hool dealers will replace affected carriers free of charge starting January 19, 2017. Ultrasonic inspections determine if replacement is necessary for certain production dates.
- Steering Gear Box. NHTSA recall 17V064000 affects 1396 vehicles. Difficulty steering at low temperatures due to faulty steering gear boxes can reduce steering control and raise crash risk. Dealers will replace steering boxes free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2017.
Owners with repeated repairs, unresolved safety recalls, or ongoing issues related to these defects may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could provide guidance on potential remedies.
2012 VAN HOOL T2140 Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
3228
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 VAN HOOL T2140
1396 vehicles affected
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2010-2014 C2045 and T2145 motorcoaches, 2014-2015 TX40 motorcoaches, 2014-2017 TX45 motorcoaches, 2011-2015 TD925 motorcoaches, 2014-2016 CX45 motorcoaches and 2010-2013 T2140 motorcoaches. When the vehicle is started in low temperatures, the steering wheel may be difficult to turn.
Risk: Reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.
2012 VAN HOOL T2140
1612 vehicles affected
STEERING
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 C2045 and T2145; 2010 C3045; 2016 CX35; 2014-2016 CX45 and TX45; 2009-2016 TD925; 2015-2016 TDX25 and TX40 and 2010-2013 T2140 motorcoaches. In the affected vehicles, the front steering knuckle carriers may crack.
Risk: Cracking of a steering knuckle carrier may result in its total failure, allowing a wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2012 VAN HOOL T2140
203 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
VAN 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.
Risk: A 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.
2012 VAN HOOL T2140
17 vehicles affected
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
VAN 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.
Risk: THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Complaints
No complaints found.