NHTSA vehicle safety data

2006 Van Hool T2140 Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 Van Hool T2140 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Van Hool dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Van Hool T2140. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2006 Van Hool T2140 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Van Hool T2140, describing incidents dated January 1, 2010.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10301959 · Filed January 22, 2010
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…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2006 Van Hool T2140 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Preliminary Evaluation PE08-023: WINDSHIELD WIPER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
Closed July 21, 2008
- Recall 08V-237

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

REMOTE MIRROR SWITCH/OVERHEATS

NHTSA #10V603000 · Visibility — Rearview Mirrors/Devices — Interior · NHTSA notice

Reported December 1, 2010 · VAN HOOL N.V.

Potentially affected: 1,673 vehicles

Owners notified January 10, 2011 · Vehicles built April 1, 2006 – June 30, 2010 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

WINDSHIELD WIPER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM/DOGA

NHTSA #08V237000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Linkages · NHTSA notice

Reported May 28, 2008 · VAN HOOL N.V.

Potentially affected: 149 vehicles

Van Hool campaign 1213 · Owners notified July 23, 2008 · Vehicles built January 1, 2004 – July 31, 2007 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

FAILURE OF THE WIPER LINKAGES WILL LEAD TO WIPER SYSTEM BREAKDOWN. THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2006 Van Hool T2140. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Van Hool T2140.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10301959

Incident: January 1, 2010 · Filed: January 22, 2010

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. UPDATED 10/27/10 *BF 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 COMPARTMENT. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO WARNING. UPDATED 11/01/10

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