- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Van Hool T2140 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Van Hool T2140 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 2010 for the interior. For comparison, the 2005 has 0 and the 2007 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical T2140 year, for its age
#433 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Van Hool T2140 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2006 Van Hool T2140 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Failure of the wiper linkages will lead to wiper system breakdown. The operator will have reduced visibility which could result in a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2006 Van Hool T2140
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Van Hool T2140: every year compared
All T2140 yearsQuestions about the 2006 Van Hool T2140
Does the 2006 Van Hool T2140 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Van Hool T2140: interior (December 2010); linkages (May 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Van Hool T2140?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Van Hool T2140 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 22, 2010 and the latest on January 22, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Van Hool T2140 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Van Hool T2140 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Van Hool T2140 years have the most complaints?
2007 (3), 2006 (1). See every Van Hool T2140 year compared.
What should I do if my 2006 Van Hool T2140 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data