Does the 2002 Van Hool C2045 have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, equipment adaptive/mobility, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, air. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2002 Van Hool C2045 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Van Hool dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2002 Van Hool C2045?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2002 Van Hool C2045 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2002 Van Hool C2045. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Van Hool been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Van Hool dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2002 Van Hool C2045 recalls, newest first

March 26, 2026NHTSA 26V1910006,994 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Glass, side/rear

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 14, 2021NHTSA 21V799000422 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair lift/ramp

Summary: 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."
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 24, 2006NHTSA 06V128000870 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

Summary: On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors installed in these motor coaches can fail.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 30, 2004NHTSA 04V423000677 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Reservoir/tank

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

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2002 Van Hool C2045 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2002 Van Hool C2045 have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, equipment adaptive/mobility, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, air. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2002 Van Hool C2045 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Van Hool dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2002 Van Hool C2045?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.