Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V286000 Reported June 21, 2012

High pressure fuel line support

Van Hool N.v. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 203 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V286000
Manufacturer Campaign
P697
Manufacturer
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
203
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 21, 2012

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Van Hool N.v. dealer and reference recall ID 12V286000 or campaign P697.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V286000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V286000?

NHTSA recall 12V286000 was issued by Van Hool N.v. on June 21, 2012. It addresses: High pressure fuel line support. The recall affects approximately 203 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Van Hool N.v. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V286000 or the manufacturer campaign number P697. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.