VAN HOOL — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-03-26

Van Hool C2045, T2145, TX45, CX45, CX35 buses for a potential defect

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-26
Manufacturer	ABC BUS Inc
Models affected	C2045, CX35, CX45, T2145, TX45
Model year	1999-2013, 2016-2022, 2013-2023, 2004-2013, 2013-2022
Units affected	6994
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."_x000D_ The incorrect glaze may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	VISIBILITY
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and install a nontransparent vinyl cover over the window as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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 number	26V191000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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