1999 Van Hool C2045 Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

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Visibility: glass, side/rearReported March 26, 2026 · 6,994 vehicles affected

What is wrong: ABC BUS Inc is recalling certain 1999-2013 Van Hool C2045, 2004-2013 Van Hool T2145, 2013-2022 Van Hool TX45, 2013-2023 Van Hool CX45, and 2016-2022 Van Hool CX35 vehicles. The front entrance door may have the incorrect glaze on the lower curb view window. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Risk: The incorrect glaze may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install a nontransparent vinyl cover over the window as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2026. Owners may contact ABC Bus customer service at 1‑877‑427‑7278. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning April 30, 2026.

Recall number 26V191000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engine: dieselReported April 24, 2006 · 870 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors installed in these motor coaches can fail.
Risk: A fire can result should the turbocharger fail.
Remedy: Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (please see 06e019000) and will remedy these motor coaches. The engines will be repaired free of charge. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313‑592‑3708 or van hool at 1‑407‑656‑7977.

Recall number 06V128000 · Recall details

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryReported February 26, 2002 · 865 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers, the equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
Risk: Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.
Remedy: Vanner is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect the buses for certain equalizers by the date code. The affected equalizers will be replaced by vanner. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vanner at 1‑800‑227‑6937 or van hool/abc coach at 407‑656‑7977.

Recall number 02V071001 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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Is the 1999 Van Hool C2045 reliable?

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How many recalls does the 1999 Van Hool C2045 have?

3 recalls, covering visibility, engine and engine cooling and electrical system.

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