2011–2012 Van Hool C2045 & 2011–2012 Van Hool T2140 + 1 more recall: engine
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
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.
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V286000
- Manufacturer recall #
- P697
- Manufacturer
- VAN HOOL N.V.
- Vehicles affected
- 203
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Owner phone
- 1-800-445-1980
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 15, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Van hools 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.