2011–2012 Van Hool C2045, 2011–2012 Van Hool T2140, 2011–2012 Van Hool T2145 Recall: Fuel System, Diesel
NHTSA campaign 12V286000 · Fuel System, Diesel · filed Jun 21, 2012 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V286000 (manufacturer number P697). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.