Vehicle recall 12V286000 · June 21, 2012
Van Hool C2045, T2140 and 1 more model
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 hools 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V286000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 21, 2012
- Filed by
- VAN HOOL N.V.
- Manufacturer campaign
- P697
- Owner notification
- June 15, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 203
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, diesel; Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
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 (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Van Hool T2140 (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Van Hool T2145 (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
Has your Van Hool been repaired?
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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.