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2006 Van Hool T2140Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Van Hool T2140, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage130kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 1, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Van Hool T2140 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2006 Van Hool T2140 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Rearview mirrors/devices: interior

Recall 10V-603 · Dec 1, 2010 · 1,673 vehicles

Risk. EXCESSIVE HEATING CAN CAUSE A FIRE RESULTING IN SMOKE, OPERATOR DISTRACTION, OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Van Hool.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other T2140 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the T2140 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Van Hool T2140, and the recalls they led to.

  1. WINDSHIELD WIPER REPLACEMENT PROGRAMPE08023 · closed Jul 21, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-237
In owners' words

What T2140 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10301959 · Jan 22, 2010 · 130,000 miles

Own a 2006 T2140?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.