Van Hool T2140 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Van Hool T2140, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jan 31, 2017Crash risk2010–2014 Van Hool C2045, 2014–2016 Van Hool CX45, 2010–2013 Van Hool T2140 and 4 other models — Steering
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.
17V064000 · 1K units · Van Hool N.V.
- Nov 29, 2016Crash risk2010–2014 Van Hool C2045, 2010 Van Hool C3045, 2016 Van Hool CX35 and 7 other models — 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.
16V857000 · 2K units · Van Hool N.V.
- Oct 12, 2012Fire risk2011–2012 Van Hool C2045, 2011 Van Hool T2140, 2011 Van Hool T2145 — Electrical System
Van 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.
12V495000 · 138 units · VAN HOOL N.V.
- Jun 21, 2012Fire risk2011–2012 Van Hool C2045, 2011–2012 Van Hool T2140, 2011–2012 Van Hool T2145 — Fuel System, 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.
12V286000 · 203 units · VAN HOOL N.V.
- Jun 7, 2012Crash risk2010–2012 Van Hool C2045, 2011–2012 Van Hool T2140, 2010–2011 Van Hool T2145 and 1 other model — 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.
12V257000 · 17 units · VAN HOOL N.V.
- Dec 1, 2010Fire risk2006–2009 Van Hool A300K, 2005 Van Hool A300K Hyb, 2008–2010 Van Hool A300L and 7 other models — Visibility
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.
10V603000 · 2K units · VAN HOOL N.V.
- May 28, 2008Crash risk2004–2007 Van Hool C2045, 2004–2007 Van Hool T2140, 2004–2007 Van Hool T2145 — Visibility
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.
08V237000 · 149 units · VAN HOOL N.V.
- Apr 24, 2006Fire risk1999–2006 Van Hool C2045, 2000 Van Hool S2145, 2005 Van Hool T2140 and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS INSTALLED IN THESE MOTOR COACHES CAN FAIL.
06V128000 · 870 units · VAN HOOL N.V.
- Feb 26, 2002Fire risk2000–2001 Van Hool A508, 1999–2001 Van Hool C2045, 1999–2001 Van Hool S2145 and 4 other models — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS, THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
02V071001 · 865 units · VAN HOOL, N.V.