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VAN HOOL C2045; T2145 — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2026-05-21

Van Hool buses: lower entry door window has incorrect glazing

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-05-21
Manufacturer	VAN HOOL
Models affected	C2045; T2145
Model year	1999; 2000; 2001; 2002; 2003; 2004; 2005; 2006; 2007; 2008; 2009; 2010; 2011; 2012; 2013
Units affected	23.00
Defect	Issue: On certain buses, the lower window on the enter door may have the wrong glazing. Canadian regulations require certain glazing to be used on the entry door. Safety Risk: Incorrect glazing could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: ABC Bus Inc. will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to install a non-transparent vinyl cover over the window, as necessary. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the inspection and repairs performed at an authorized ABC Bus Inc. service location.
Component	Structure
Recall type	Bus
Recall number	2026248
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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