2006 Van Hool T2140 recalls and problems

The 2006 Van Hool T2140 has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Van Hool dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2006 Van Hool T2140 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Van Hool T2140 recalls

Recall 10V-603: Visibility

Reported Dec 1, 2010 · 1,673 vehicles affected · VAN HOOL N.V.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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 safety recall began on january 10, 2011. Owners may contact the warranty administrator for abc bus, inc. Toll free at 1-877-427-7278.

Recall 08V-237: Visibility

Reported May 28, 2008 · 149 vehicles affected · VAN HOOL N.V.

Problem: 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.

Risk: Failure of the wiper linkages will lead to wiper system breakdown. The operator will have reduced visibility which could result in a crash.

Fix: 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.

2006 Van Hool T2140 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine and Engine Cooling1

Most reported parts

  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 130,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 Van Hool T2140 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 130,000 miles · reported Jan 22, 2010
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. Updated 10/27/10 the consumer stated the turbo failed in the coach. The consumer stated when the turbo failed, the coach lost five gallons of oil. Smoke emitted from the engine…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Van Hool T2140 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Van Hool T2140: 10V-603 (visibility), 08V-237 (visibility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Van Hool T2140?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 130,000 miles.

Are Van Hool recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Van Hool dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.