2011 VAN HOOL T2140 RECALL - #12V286000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : DIESEL
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 VAN HOOL T2140 |
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| Manufacturer |
VAN HOOL N.V. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
6/21/2012 |
| Influenced by |
VAN HOOL N.V. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/15/2012 |
| # Affected |
203 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
VAN HOOL?S 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. |
| See also |
2011 VAN HOOL T2140 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2011 VAN HOOL T2140 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2011 VAN HOOL T2140 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2011 VAN HOOL T2140 Recall for STEERING
2011 VAN HOOL T2140 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
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