AI DamageVAN Hool T2140: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the VAN Hool T2140 across 2 model years: 4 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- Engine and cooling: 4 complaints (100% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 4 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Van hool t2140 2007 there are possibility to have turbo failure by installing defective turbo intake pipe by manufacture. There are installation difficulties when connecting turbo charger and turbo pipe because of limited space in engine compartment. The wall of vehicle was interrupted to locate the turbo pipe.
Smoke emitted from the engine compartment. The consumer stated there was no warning. Updated 11/01/10
While driving at speeds of 35 mph the vehicle stalled and the driver noticed that there was smoke coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where it was diagnosed with failures to the engine turbo system. The vehicle was also leaking oil.
With cummins ism450 engine possibility of a turbo charger failure progressing to an engine compartment fire by allowing lubrication oil to enter the exhaust system. Currently vehicle does not have any warning system and protection to prevent an engine to be fire.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.