Vehicle recall 08V237000 · May 28, 2008
Van Hool C2045, T2140 and 1 more model
Linkages were poorly finished.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V237000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 28, 2008
- Filed by
- VAN HOOL N.V.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 1213
- Owner notification
- July 23, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 149
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Van Hool C2045 (2004-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
- Van Hool T2140 (2004-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
- Van Hool T2145 (2004-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Has your Van Hool been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Van Hool dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.