2001 Van Hool C2045 recalls and problems
The 2001 Van Hool C2045 has 7 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Van Hool dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2001 Van Hool C2045 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2001 Van Hool C2045 recalls
Recall 26V-191: Visibility
Problem: 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."
Risk: The incorrect glaze may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 21V-799: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 06V-128: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors installed in these motor coaches can fail.
Risk: A fire can result should the turbocharger fail.
Fix: 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.
Recall 05V-210: Latches/Locks/Linkages
Problem: Certain motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." a mismatching of the emergency window latching components. The emergency window latching system may have been manufactured with a catch that is inappropriate for the latching system.
Risk: The mismatch could make the window open prematurely or inadvertently in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the mismatched emergency window latching components free of charge. The recall began on june 7, 2005. Owners may contact van hool at 877-427-7278.
Recall 04V-422: Structure
Problem: On certain motor coaches with cummins and detroit engines, the top of the main junction box is open and while using the luggage door the gas strut may drop into the main junction box.
Risk: If this occurs, it may break some fuses or relays, causing electrical shorts.
Fix: Dealers will install a top cover panel to the junction box to eliminate anything from dropping into the junction box. Also the strut will be replaced. The recall began on january 18, 2005. Owners should contact van hool at 1-800-222-2871.
Recall 04V-423: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: On certain motor coaches, the mounting brackets of two air tanks located above the drive axle air brakes may break loose.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 02V-071: Electrical System
Problem: On certain transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers, the equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
Risk: Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.
Fix: Vanner is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect the buses for certain equalizers by the date code. The affected equalizers will be replaced by vanner. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vanner at 1-800-227-6937 or van hool/abc coach at 407-656-7977.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Van Hool C2045 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2001 Van Hool C2045: 26V-191 (visibility), 21V-799 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 06V-128 (engine and engine cooling), 05V-210 (latches/locks/linkages), 04V-422 (structure) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Van Hool recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Van Hool dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.