1999–2023 Van Hool C2045, Van Hool CX35, Van Hool CX45 +more: Visibility recall
NHTSA campaign 26V191000 · 6,994 units potentially affected · filed Mar 26, 2026
What's 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."
Why it matters
The incorrect glaze may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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
- Manufacturer no.
- —
- Manufacturer
- Abc Bus Inc
- Component
- VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
- Units affected
- 6,994
- Report received
- Mar 26, 2026
- Owner letters
- Apr 20, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- 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