2011 VAN HOOL T2140 Recalls (6)

Campaign:
12V257000 on 06/06/2012
Component:
Electronic stability control
Affected:
17
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
The vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Van 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.
Notes:
Van hool's recall number is p689.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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
12V286000 on 06/20/2012
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Affected:
203
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
Van 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.
Notes:
Van hool's recall campaign number is p697.customers may 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.
Campaign:
12V286000 on 06/20/2012
Component:
Fuel system, diesel
Affected:
203
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
Van 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.
Notes:
Van hool's recall campaign number is p697.customers may 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.
Campaign:
12V495000 on 10/14/2012
Component:
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured:
12/31/2010 - 01/30/2011
Affected:
138
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
If the alternator overheats, the components may melt, possibly resulting in smoke and creating the potential risk of a vehicle fire.
Correction:
Van 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.
Notes:
Van 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.
Campaign:
16V857000 on 11/28/2016
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
06/23/2010 - 02/28/2013
Affected:
1,612
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
Van hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering knuckle carriers that were produced from august 2009 through march 2011. carriers that were produced from april 2011 to december 2014 will be inspected by ultrasonic measurement and replaced as necessary. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on january 19, 2017. owners may contact abc bus, inc. at 1-877-427-7278. van hool's number for this recall is p855. note: this recall expands recalls 14v-569 and 15v-331.
Notes:
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.
Campaign:
17V064000 on 02/01/2017
Component:
Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufactured:
06/23/2010 - 02/28/2013
Affected:
1,396
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
Reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Van hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering box, free of charge. the recall began on february 21, 2017. owners may contact abc bus, inc. at 1-877-427-7278. van hool's number for this recall is p826.
Notes:
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.

2011 VAN HOOL T2140 TSBs (3)

Bulletin:
SB1328
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
Service information: dana wheel bearing end-play dana, manufacturer of axles, has informed van hool that the procedure for checking the wheel bearing end-play has been changed. this change is related to the following axles: ? dana 11.36
Bulletin:
1261A
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Service information: bevel gear of front axle steering system service records have shown that the grease in the bevel gear could affect performance at very low temperatures (below -20°c/-4°f). if the grease in the bevel gear becomes hard e
Bulletin:
SB1501
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
Introduction of new rubber elbow in engine air intake piping. the elbow is located near the turbocharger, and joins the pipe coming from the engine air filter to the turbocharger. this service bulletin gives step-by-step instructions on how

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