2001 Van Hool C2045 problems

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

What is wrong

Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2000-2014 C2045, 2016 CX45, and 1998-2013 T2145 vehicles equipped with Ricon Baylift Wheelchair Lifts. When the lift's outer barrier is fully deployed, it may not withstand a sufficient amount of force, which could cause it to fail. As such, these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."

Risk

In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.

Remedy

Ricon will reinforce the outer barrier with additional supports, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Owners may contact Van Hool's customer service at 1‑877‑427‑7278 or 1‑407‑656‑7977. Van Hool's number for this recall is P1528-SB2067.

Recall number 21V799000 · Recall details

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

What is wrong

Certain motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." a mismatching of the emergency window latching components. The emergency window latching system may have been manufactured with a catch that is inappropriate for the latching system.

Risk

The mismatch could make the window open prematurely or inadvertently in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the mismatched emergency window latching components free of charge. The recall began on june 7, 2005. Owners may contact van hool at 877‑427‑7278.

Recall number 05V210000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor coaches with cummins and detroit engines, the top of the main junction box is open and while using the luggage door the gas strut may drop into the main junction box.

Risk

If this occurs, it may break some fuses or relays, causing electrical shorts.

Remedy

Dealers will install a top cover panel to the junction box to eliminate anything from dropping into the junction box. Also the strut will be replaced. The recall began on january 18, 2005. Owners should contact van hool at 1‑800‑222‑2871.

Recall number 04V422000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor coaches, the mounting brackets of two air tanks located above the drive axle air brakes may break loose.

Risk

If this occurs, vibration weakens the attaching points and the brackets will break off. The spring brakes will stop the vehicle atomatically. This could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting brackets. The recall began on january 28, 2005. Owners should contact van hool at 1‑800‑222‑2871.

Recall number 04V423000 · Recall details

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

This investigation was opened to evaluate van hool's decision to conduct a field service campaign instead of a safety recall to replace a defective luggage compartment door strut.this type of failure could result in the strut arm making contact and shorting against the main electrical junction box.as a result of the agency?s investigation into this matter, van hool has agreed to conduct a safety recall campaign to address odi's concerns. The action taken by van hool is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.a copy of the safety recall is attached.accordingly, this investigation is closed.

PE04048

This investigation was opened to evaluate van hool's decision to conduct a field service campaign instead of a safety recall to repair the service brake air tank mounting brackets that are failing.this type of failure could result in the loss of air pressure necessary for proper service brake application.in addition, there is the possibility that the detached air tank could separate from the bus, striking vehicles operating behind or around the affected bus.as the result of the agency?s investigation into this matter, van hool has agreed to initiate a safety recall campaign and make necessary repairs to the air tank mounting system of 677 buses (motorcoaches).the action taken by van hool is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.a copy of the safety recall is attached.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.

PE04047