Vehicle recall 26V191000 · March 26, 2026
Van Hool C2045, CX45 and 3 more models
The front entrance door may have the incorrect glaze on the lower curb view window.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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 NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V191000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 26, 2026
- Filed by
- ABC BUS Inc
- Owner notification
- April 20, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,994
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Van Hool C2045 (1999-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
- Van Hool CX35 (2016-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
- Van Hool CX45 (2013-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Van Hool T2145 (2004-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
- Van Hool TX45 (2013-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
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