CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Van Hool T2140 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (3 reports).
2007 Van Hool T2140 recalls
Most common 2007 Van Hool T2140 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
What owners report
VAN HOOL T2140 2007 THERE ARE POSSIBILITY TO HAVE TURBO FAILURE BY INSTALLING DEFECTIVE TURBO INTAKE PIPE BY MANUFACTURE. THERE ARE INSTALLATION DIFFICULTIES WHEN CONNECTING TURBO CHARGER AND TURBO PIPE BECAUSE OF LIMITED SPACE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE WALL OF VEHICLE WAS INTERRUPTED TO LOCATE THE TURBO PIPE. VAN HOOL MANUFACTURE TRIM(CUT) THE PIPE TO INSTALLED. BECAUSE OF THAT ,PIPE LOST 90% OF THICKNESS. ORIGINALLY ABOUT 7MM IN DIAMETER OF THE PIPE BECAME 1MM IN DIAMETER. IT HAS BEEN COVERED BY RUBBER ATTACHED ON THE WALL TO BE HIDDEN. IT CAN NOT SEE BY REGULAR INSPECTION UNLESS YOU TAKE OUT PIPE. THE MANUFACTURE MUST RECALL THIS PIPE TO REPLACE. WE HAD TURBO FAILURE IN ONLY 90,0
WITH CUMMINS ISM450 ENGINE POSSIBILITY OF A TURBO CHARGER FAILURE PROGRESSING TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE BY ALLOWING LUBRICATION OIL TO ENTER THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. CURRENTLY VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE ANY WARNING SYSTEM AND PROTECTION TO PREVENT AN ENGINE TO BE FIRE. IN 2006, DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINE MADE RECALL TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM TO MEET NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT. CUMMINS DEALER OR ANY VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WHICH INSTALLED CUMMINS ISM450 MUST RECALL THE VEHICLE TO INSTALL 1)BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR 2)PIGTAIL HARNESS 3)REPROGRAM ECM(ELECTRIC CONTROL MODULE) SAFETY IS MOST IMPORTANT FOR THE VEHICLE, IT MUST DONE BEFORE VEHICLE CATCH ON FIRE OR BIG ACCIDENT HAP
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VAN HOOL T2140 CHARTER BUS. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 35 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH FAILURES TO THE ENGINE TURBO SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO LEAKING OIL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TURBO MECHANISM; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ENGINE FIRE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 120,000. 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 S
2007 Van Hool T2140 questions
Does the 2007 Van Hool T2140 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2007 Van Hool T2140: Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Van Hool T2140?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Van Hool T2140 has been fixed?
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