AI Damage2007 VAN Hool T2140: common problems
Owners of the 2007 VAN Hool T2140 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- Engine and cooling: 3 complaints (100% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 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 | 3 | 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.
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.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the T2140 has 2 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 VAN Hool T2140?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (67%), oil leak or consumption (33%), stalls while driving (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 VAN Hool T2140?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 VAN Hool T2140 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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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.