1999-2013 Van Hool C2045, 2013-2023 Van Hool CX45, 2004-2013 Van Hool T2145 and 2 more models recall: Incorrect Glaze May Reduce Visibility Though Door/FMVSS 205
Report received by NHTSA: March 26, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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."
- The risk
The incorrect glaze may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
6,994 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 1999-2013 Van Hool C2045, 2013-2023 Van Hool CX45, 2004-2013 Van Hool T2145, 2013-2022 Van Hool TX45, 2016-2022 Van Hool CX35.
- Compared with
ABC BUS Inc has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
1 earlier NHTSA recall by ABC BUS Inc since Nov. 1, 2016:
- May 13, 2024 ABC BUS Inc recall: Excessive Exhaust Gas May Cause Fire (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Van Hool C2045 1999-2013
- Van Hool CX35 2016-2022
- Van Hool CX45 2013-2023
- Van Hool T2145 2004-2013
- Van Hool TX45 2013-2022
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V191000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ABC BUS Inc |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 26, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 6,994 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record