The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V286000·Announced 2012-06-21

Van Hool Recalls 2011-2012 Motorcoaches Due to Fuel Line Support Defect

Van Hool is recalling 2011-2012 C2045, T2140, and T2145 motorcoaches because fuel line supports may loosen, causing leaks and fire risks.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that can result in a fire, which meets the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defect risk).

Plain-English summary

Van Hool N.V. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 C2045, T2140, and T2145 motorcoaches equipped with a Detroit Diesel DD13 engine. The recall involves 203 vehicles.

The pump-to-rail high-pressure fuel line support system 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. A fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash, or result in a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Van Hool is working with Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) to repair these motorcoaches. 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.

The recalled product

Product
VAN HOOL C2045, T2145, T2140
Brand
VAN HOOL
Manufacturer
VAN HOOL N.V.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcoach
Hazard
Affected units
203

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • C2045
  • T2145
  • T2140

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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