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2006 Van Hool T2140 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2006 Van Hool T2140 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other T2140 years?

T2140 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted3 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 3 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints
T2140 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Van Hool T2140 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1100%

Does the 2006 Van Hool T2140 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10V603000Visibility & WipersDecember 1, 2010 · 1,673 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

08V237000Visibility & WipersMay 28, 2008 · 149 units

Defect

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.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VAN HOOL T2140 CHARTER BUS. SHE PREVIOUSLY HAD FAILURES WITH HER 2007 MODEL OF THE VAN HOOL T2140 THAT WERE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING WHICH ALSO INCLUDE THE TURBO. SHE IS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY OCCUR WITH THE 2006 CHARTER BUS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 1, 2010

2006 Van Hool T2140 — common questions

Is the 2006 Van Hool T2140 reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Van Hool T2140 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2006 Van Hool T2140. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2006 Van Hool T2140 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.