Recall 12V257 covers 17 2010-2012 Van Hool C2045, T2145, TD925, and T2140 motorcoaches for ESC errors. Repair is free at dealers.
Van Hool recalled 17 2010-2012 C2045, T2145, TD925, and T2140 motorcoaches because the electronic stability control system can misread body roll and road inclination, then apply an outer front brake. That brake application can move the coach off its intended line of travel and increase crash risk; the Van Hool dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The electronic stability control system on the 2010-2012 Van Hool C2045, T2145, TD925, and T2140 motorcoaches is designed to help keep the coach stable when sensors detect a loss of control. It reads steering, braking, body movement, and wheel behavior, then applies brake force at individual wheels to help bring the coach back into line.
On affected motorcoaches, body roll and road slope can confuse the system's slip angle calculation, which is the system's estimate of how far the coach is sliding or turning away from the intended path. The ESC can read normal road and driving conditions as an oversteer event. When that happens, it applies the outer front wheel brake until the system decides the coach is stable.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is in how the ESC interprets vehicle movement, so the operator should not expect a separate advance symptom before the unwanted brake application occurs.
Who's affected?
Spans C2045, T2145, TD925, and T2140 buses across 2010-2012, all tied to electronic stability control.
| 2010 Van Hool C2045 | Electronic stability control (esc) |
|---|---|
| 2011 Van Hool C2045 | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2011 Van Hool T2145 | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2010 Van Hool T2145 | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2011 Van Hool TD925 | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2012 Van Hool C2045 | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2011 Van Hool T2140 | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2012 Van Hool T2140 | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| Units affected | 17 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
A control module problem can make the vehicle deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing crash risk. If your VIN is included, avoid unnecessary trips and contact the dealer for recall instructions. No warning sign is listed for this recall. Repair will be free at any franchised Van Hool dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2012 Van Hool C2045, T2145, TD925, or T2140 is included in this recall.
- Watch for the Van Hool or ABC Bus owner notice mailed on July 2, 2012.
- Call the ABC Bus warranty administrator at 1-877-427-7278 to ask about the free ESC control-module replacement that corrects the slip-angle calculation problem.
- Reference recall number 12V257 when you call or schedule service.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, since an ESC braking error can pull the motorcoach away from its intended path.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Van Hool technician replaces the electronic stability control module, the part that can apply the outer front brake when the system reads an oversteer condition. Van Hool stated that owner notification through ABC Bus began on July 2, 2012. Because this recall does not show an available remedy status here, confirm scheduling with the Van Hool service desk before arranging service. The dealer repair will be free once available for your coach, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| June 7, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 2, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V257?
Recall 12V257 covers 17 2010-2012 Van Hool C2045, T2145, TD925, and T2140 motorcoaches with Meritor WABCO electronic stability control modules. Under certain road and driving conditions, the system can apply the outer front-axle wheel brake and move the coach off its intended travel line.
What should I do if my 2010-2012 Van Hool C2045, T2145, TD925, or T2140 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcoach is included in recall 12V257. If it is, contact a Van Hool dealer or ABC Bus to schedule control module replacement. Reference recall 12V257 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Van Hool will replace the affected electronic stability control module free of charge through its dealer network, including ABC Bus. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unintended braking from the electronic stability control system. Under certain road and driving conditions, the system can read the coach as over-steering and apply an outer front-axle wheel brake, causing the vehicle to deviate from its intended line of travel and raising crash risk.
When did Van Hool begin this recall repair?
Van Hool began the recall repair on July 2, 2012. Owners were notified through ABC Bus, and the remedy is replacement of the affected control module free of charge. For scheduling help, contact the Van Hool dealer network or ABC Bus warranty administrator at 1-877-427-7278.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V257000 |
|---|---|
| Van Hool customer service | 1-877-427-7278 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V257 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V257000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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