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Recalls 2
Visibility: glass, side/rear
- 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
Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Van Hool C2045 19
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The control arms of the front and trailing axles are equipped with a flexible ball-joint at the chassis side
- Mobile column lifts raise the vehicle under the wheels
- To check emergency side window operation
- Introduction
- Van Hool recently changed-over in production to a “longer” articulation shaft (VH11717611) to fasten the...
- This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so...
- This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so...
- Service Information: In its production process, Bock, manufacturer of refrigerant compressors, has...
- Product Improvement: ALL VEHICLES WITH LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS
- Service Information
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Is the 2003 Van Hool C2045 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2003 Van Hool C2045.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Van Hool C2045?
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How many recalls does the 2003 Van Hool C2045 have?
2 recalls, covering visibility and equipment adaptive/mobility.
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