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2007 Van Hool T2140Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2007 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 complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage90kEngine 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 2007 Van Hool T2140 has problems

3 complaints 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 cooling30

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

2 recalls

2007 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.

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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

2007 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 2007 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.

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…
Complaint 10301981 · Jan 23, 2010 · 90,000 miles
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…
Complaint 10301966 · Jan 22, 2010 · 90,000 miles
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…
Complaint 10301958 · Jan 22, 2010 · 120,000 miles

Own a 2007 T2140?

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