The defect
ABC BUS Inc. is recalling certain 2023-2024 Van Hool CX35 and CX45 vehicles equipped with Hydronic L-II heaters. The burner units may release excessive exhaust gas.
The risk
Excessive exhaust gas can result in smoke poisoning or cause a vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Owners are advised not to use the heaters until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect, rework, and calibrate the heaters to avoid excessive exhaust gas values, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 27, 2024. Owners may contact ABC Bus customer service at 1-407-287-3184. ABC Bus number for this recall is 24E030.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Van Hool CX35 | 2023, 2024 |
| Van Hool CX45 | 2023, 2024 |
Components: EQUIPMENT
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Hool CX35 | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Van Hool CX35 | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Van Hool CX45 | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Van Hool CX45 | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
Other equipment recalls in 2024
156 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the equipment; ABC BUS Inc filed 2 campaigns in all.
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| 24V952000 20 Dec 2024 | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| 24V934000 17 Dec 2024 | Cummins, Inc. |
| 24V929000 13 Dec 2024 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 24V931000 13 Dec 2024 | Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, LLC |
| 24V912000 6 Dec 2024 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 24V902000 29 Nov 2024 | Kuntry Kustom RV, LLC |
| 24V893000 26 Nov 2024 | Volvo Bus Corporation |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024