Recalls for 2005 Van Hool T2140

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Posted on: 2006-04-24
Description
On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors installed in these motor coaches can fail.  

Consequence
A fire can result should the turbocharger fail.

Corrective Action
Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (please see 06e019000) and will remedy these motor coaches.  The engines will be repaired free of charge.  Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or van hool at 1-407-656-7977.  

Notes
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.  

DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Posted on: 2008-05-28
Description
Van hool is recalling 149 my 2004-2007 c2045, t2140, and t2145 motor coaches equipped with doga windshield wiper systems.  Linkages were poorly finished.  This could lead to a misalignment of the windshield wiper system, blocking the motor.

Consequence
Failure of the wiper linkages will lead to wiper system breakdown.  The operator will have reduced visibility which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action
Van hool is working with doga and doga will replace the wiper motor free of charge.  The recall began on july 23, 2008.  Owners may contact van hool (abc companies) at 1-407-656-7977.

Notes
Van hool recall no.  1213.customers may also 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.