Van Hool recall: Fuel system, diesel
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Van Hool C2045 2011–2012
- Van Hool T2140 2011–2012
- Van Hool T2145 2011–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V286000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Van Hool N.V.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 21, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jun 15, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 203
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Fuel system, diesel; Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
- Maker's own recall number
- P697
Notes
Van hoolâs 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Van Hool recall: Visibility Mar 26, 2026
- Van Hool recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Oct 14, 2021
- Van Hool recall: Steering Jan 31, 2017
- Van Hool recall: Steering Nov 29, 2016
- Van Hool recall: Seats Mar 9, 2016
- Van Hool recall: Steering Jun 1, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.