The defect
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."
The risk
The incorrect glaze may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Van Hool C2045 | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Van Hool CX35 | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Van Hool CX45 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Van Hool T2145 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Van Hool TX45 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
Components: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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 C2045 | 1999 | 0 | 3 |
| Van Hool C2045 | 2000 | 0 | 7 |
| Van Hool C2045 | 2001 | 0 | 7 |
| Van Hool C2045 | 2002 | 0 | 4 |
| Van Hool C2045 | 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| Van Hool C2045 | 2004 | 0 | 7 |
| Van Hool C2045 | 2005 | 0 | 6 |
| Van Hool C2045 | 2006 | 0 | 8 |
| Van Hool C2045 | 2007 | 0 | 6 |
| Van Hool C2045 | 2008 | 0 | 4 |
| Van Hool C2045 | 2009 | 0 | 4 |
| Van Hool C2045 | 2010 | 0 | 6 |
| Van Hool C2045 | 2011 | 0 | 9 |
| Van Hool C2045 | 2012 | 0 | 7 |
| Van Hool C2045 | 2013 | 0 | 5 |
| Van Hool CX35 | 2016 | 0 | 3 |
| Van Hool CX35 | 2017 | 1 | 2 |
| Van Hool CX35 | 2018 | 0 | 3 |
| Van Hool CX35 | 2019 | 0 | 2 |
| Van Hool CX35 | 2020 | 0 | 2 |
| Van Hool CX35 | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| Van Hool CX35 | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Van Hool CX45 | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Van Hool CX45 | 2014 | 0 | 4 |
| Van Hool CX45 | 2015 | 0 | 5 |
| Van Hool CX45 | 2016 | 0 | 5 |
| Van Hool CX45 | 2017 | 0 | 2 |
| Van Hool CX45 | 2018 | 0 | 3 |
| Van Hool CX45 | 2019 | 1 | 2 |
| Van Hool CX45 | 2020 | 0 | 2 |
Other visibility recalls in 2026
21 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the visibility; ABC BUS Inc filed 2 campaigns in all.
| 26V612000 24 Sept 2026 | General Motors, LLC |
| 26V529000 13 Aug 2026 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 26V516000 6 Aug 2026 | International Motors, LLC |
| 26V418000 30 Jun 2026 | Ford Motor Company |
| 26V374000 9 Jun 2026 | Ford Motor Company |
| 26V346000 28 May 2026 | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 26V302000 12 May 2026 | Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. |
| 26V246000 17 Apr 2026 | Blue Bird Body Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026