2018 Van Hool CX45 recalls and problems
The 2018 Van Hool CX45 has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Van Hool dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2018 Van Hool CX45 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2018 Van Hool CX45 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-385: Fuel System, Diesel
Problem: Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CX35, TDX25, 2018-2019 CX45, TX45, 2021 AG300, and 2018 TD925 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Van Hool customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977. Van Hool's number for this recall is P1489.
Recall 18V-209: Seat Belts
Problem: Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2015-2018 CX45, TD925, TDX25, TX40, TX45, and 2016-2018 CX35 motorcoaches. The passenger seat belt buckles outer casing may fail leaving the seat belt buckles exposed.
Risk: The exposed seat belt buckles may reduce the seat occupants likelihood of using the seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Van Hool will notify owners and dealers will replace the defective seatbelt buckles on the aisle side with flexible seatbelt buckles. The recall began on May 16, 2018. Owners may contact Van Hool customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Van Hool CX45 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Van Hool CX45: 26V-191 (visibility), 21V-385 (fuel system, diesel), 18V-209 (seat belts). 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.