2001 Van Hool C2045
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 2001 Van Hool C2045. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The incorrect glaze may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors installed in these motor coaches can fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fire can result should the turbocharger fail.
Remedy
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.
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 and remedy
Risk
The mismatch could make the window open prematurely or inadvertently in the event of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 and remedy
Risk
If this occurs, it may break some fuses or relays, causing electrical shorts.
Remedy
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.
On certain motor coaches, the mounting brackets of two air tanks located above the drive axle air brakes may break loose.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Luggage strut arm shorts circuits
This investigation was opened to evaluate van hool's decision to conduct a field service campaign instead of a safety recall to replace a defective luggage compartment door strut.this type of failure could result in the strut arm making contact and shorting against the main electrical junction box.as a result of the…
This investigation was opened to evaluate van hool's decision to conduct a field service campaign instead of a safety recall to replace a defective luggage compartment door strut.this type of failure could result in the strut arm making contact and shorting against the main electrical junction box.as a result of the agency?s investigation into this matter, van hool has agreed to conduct a safety recall campaign to address odi's concerns. The action taken by van hool IS sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.a copy of the safety recall IS attached.accordingly, this investigation IS closed.
- Service brake supply tank separation
This investigation was opened to evaluate van hool's decision to conduct a field service campaign instead of a safety recall to repair the service brake air tank mounting brackets that are failing.this type of failure could result in the loss of air pressure necessary for proper service brake application.in addition…
This investigation was opened to evaluate van hool's decision to conduct a field service campaign instead of a safety recall to repair the service brake air tank mounting brackets that are failing.this type of failure could result in the loss of air pressure necessary for proper service brake application.in addition, there IS the possibility that the detached air tank could separate from the bus, striking vehicles operating behind or around the affected bus.as the result of the agency?s investigation into this matter, van hool has agreed to initiate a safety recall campaign and make necessary repairs to the air tank mounting system of 677 buses (motorcoaches).the action taken by van hool IS sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.a copy of the safety recall IS attached.accordingly, this investigation IS closed.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11010424This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so that the vehicle meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations (NHTSA) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in the U.S and the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) in Canada about this subject.
- 10248730This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so that the vehicle meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations (NHTSA) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in the U.S and the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) in Canada about this subject.
- 10233467Service Information: In its production process, Bock, manufacturer of refrigerant compressors, has switched to a new type of motor protection switch for the electric motor of the refrigerant compressor. As the MP10 motor protection switch (VH11472802) is no longer made available as a spare part, as of now you will receive the new INT69G motor protection switch (VH11691810) when ordering. The MP10 and the INT69G are interchangeable, but fastening and electric connection are different.
- 10219652Product Improvement: ALL VEHICLES WITH LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS - Introduction of wheel-end monitoring system (WEM). Van Hool has released a wheel-end monitoring system (WEM) which can be installed on all vehicles equipped with light-alloy wheels. The WEM is installed at the outboard side of the wheel and monitors vibrations produced by the wheel bearing. It warns in case of bearing raceway spalling by flashing a red LED on the unit. The WEM is delivered with a magnet which is used to change from "transport" to "standstill" mode.
- 10209994Service Information - Introduction of new 4/2 solenoid valve in compressed-air circuit Van Hool has switched over into production to a new type of 4/2 solenoid valve in the compressed-air system. As the previous Knorr-Bremse (Bosch) solenoid valve (VH11102170) is no longer made available as spare part, customers will receive a Wabco solenoid valve (VH660526759) when ordering. Both valves are interchangeable, but some differences must be considered. Consult the information in this service bulletin for a proper installation.
- 10209992Service Information - Maintenance operations related to refrigerant compressor oil This service information bulletin is a reminder/update about refrigerant compressor oil maintenance. To ensure a reliable system, it is important to perform the maintenance on a regular base as mentioned further on.
- 10206915DANA, manufacturer of axles, has informed Van Hool that the procedure for checking the wheel bearing end-play has been changed.
- 10206913To change condenser fan relay 660752034 by relay 660762200.
- 10054263Vanhool: information provided for, inspecting and converting, coaches with small cracks showing in drive axle area and guidelines to reinforce several tube joints to ensure structural integrity of chassis repair, per manual. Model c2045. No years listed.
- 10033324Van hool coaches: starter solenoid flyback diode. All coaches featuring multiplex technology. In the main junction box of the units, multiconnector pin E11 of multiplex node 4 (part #10690971) has been connected to the starter motor solenoid ground. Over time this node may experience issues from an emf spike from the starter motor solenoid. No model years listed.
- 10031007Abc co. (Van hool inc.): coolant line service. There are 2 sections. Section 1 covers replacement of coolant hoses and section 2 covers installation of brackets for coolant line retention. Both sections are included in this bulletin so that in cases when both sections are applicable they may be performed concurrently and thus eliminate redundant steps that are common to both sections.
- 10030269Van hool bus: coolant line service. Bulletin includes 2 sections. Sec. 1 replacement of coolant hoses and sec. 2 installation of brackets for coolant line retention. No model years listed.
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