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2010 Van Hool T2140 recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2010 Van Hool T2140, covering 4,681 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Reported January 31, 2017 · 1,396 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2010-2014 C2045 and T2145 motorcoaches, 2014-2015 TX40 motorcoaches, 2014-2017 TX45 motorcoaches, 2011-2015 TD925 motorcoaches, 2014-2016 CX45 motorcoaches and 2010-2013 T2140 motorcoaches. When the vehicle is started in low temperatures, the steering wheel may be difficult to turn.
Risk
Reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering box, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2017. Owners may contact ABC Bus, Inc. at 1‑877‑427‑7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P826.

Recall number 17V064000 · Recall details

SteeringReported November 29, 2016 · 1,612 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 C2045 and T2145; 2010 C3045; 2016 CX35; 2014-2016 CX45 and TX45; 2009-2016 TD925; 2015-2016 TDX25 and TX40 and 2010-2013 T2140 motorcoaches. In the affected vehicles, the front steering knuckle carriers may crack.
Risk
Cracking of a steering knuckle carrier may result in its total failure, allowing a wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering knuckle carriers that were produced from August 2009 through March 2011. Carriers that were produced from April 2011 to December 2014 will be inspected by ultrasonic measurement and replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2017. Owners may contact ABC Bus, Inc. at 1‑877‑427‑7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P855. Note: This recall expands recalls 14V‑569 and 15V‑331.

Recall number 16V857000 · Recall details

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interiorReported December 1, 2010 · 1,673 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 10V603000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2010 Van Hool T2140 recalls

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2010 Van Hool T2140 have?

3, covering steering and visibility.

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