2014 Van Hool CX45
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2014 Van Hool CX45. 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 2010-2014 C2045 and T2145 motorcoaches, 2014-2015 TX40 motorcoaches, 2014-2017 TX45 motorcoaches, 2011-2015 TD925 motorcoaches, 2014-2016 CX45 motorcoaches and 2010-2013 T2140 motorcoaches. When the vehicle is started in low temperatures, the steering wheel may be difficult to turn.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering box, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2017. Owners may contact ABC Bus, Inc. at 1-877-427-7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P826.
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 C2045 and T2145; 2010 C3045; 2016 CX35; 2014-2016 CX45 and TX45; 2009-2016 TD925; 2015-2016 TDX25 and TX40 and 2010-2013 T2140 motorcoaches. In the affected vehicles, the front steering knuckle carriers may crack.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Cracking of a steering knuckle carrier may result in its total failure, allowing a wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering knuckle carriers that were produced from August 2009 through March 2011. Carriers that were produced from April 2011 to December 2014 will be inspected by ultrasonic measurement and replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2017. Owners may contact ABC Bus, Inc. at 1-877-427-7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P855. Note: This recall expands recalls 14V-569 and 15V-331.
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2014 C2045, 2014-2015 CX45, TD925, TX40, TX45, and 2015 TDX25 coaches. The affected vehicles have front steering knuckle carrier that may break.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the front steering knuckle carrier breaks, the coach wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
ABC Bus will notify owners on behalf of Van Hool, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact ABC Bus at 1-877-427-7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P750.
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.
- 10247503DESCRIPTION Van Hool has been informed about a harmless phenomenon regarding the front entrance door when the air suspension raising system is activated. Investigation has shown that when the raising system is activated, air is pulled out of the front passenger compressedair circuit causing the quick release valve in that circuit to a momentary switch. This can be noticed by a short soft sound of escaping air. This service bulletin gives step-by-step instructions how to install an additional singlecheck valve to prevent this phenomenon from happening.
- 10244199DESCRIPTION: Van Hool has determined that some of the seven fasteners securing the automatic belt tensioner base plate are subject to slackening. Tests have shown that these fasteners must be installed with Loctite 243 and tightened to a torque of 90 10 Nm (65 7 ft.lbf). To address this issue, Van Hool is conducting a field change program whereby the seven fasteners must be removed and checked one by one for length and thread pitch (1.75 mm). What to do next is explained in this service bulletin
- 10242220SUBJECT : Engine overheating due to an open or not properly closed access door with electric cooling fans CONDITIONS : This service bulletin does not entitle to any reimbursement. Your vehicle is equipped with electric cooling fans located at the inside of the access doors of the radiator and charge-air cooler compartment. To prevent personal injury due to running fans, a safety system with proximity switches prevents the cooling fans from running when the access door is open or not properly closed. The cooling system will in that case not operate causing possible overheating of the engine when this situation continues for a longer time. To prevent this from happening, it is important to follow the guideline below:
- 10237604Van Hool has introduced in production a lower value resistor in the defroster fan speed control circuit to improve windshield demisting. Customers who want to install this resistor can follow the step-by-step instructions mentioned in this service bulletin.
- 10235083Incorrect position of high-pressure switch and test connection on refrigerant compressor discharge service valve Van Hool has determined that the position of the high-pressure switch and the test connection on the refrigerant compressor discharge service valve has been incorrectly placed during the assembly process. The result is that the high-pressure protection system of the refrigerant circuit is not working when the discharge valve is in its normal running position (refer to figure 3 for service valve positions). To address this issue, Van Hool is conducting a field change program, the terms and conditions of which are explained further on under Warranty. Owners and operators of the affected units should first check the position of the high-pressure switch and, if necessary, modify the placement.
- 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.
- 10210015Service Information: Removal and installation of Shaw DEF tank sensor unit The purpose of this service information bulletin is to inform you about the removal and installation of a Shaw DEF tank sensor unit.
- 10209998Product Improvement: Introduction of new generation DEF tank sensor unit Some previous manufactured DEF tank sensor units are no longer available as spare part. This service bulletin gives you information about the visual points of difference between the generations and which one to order in case of replacement. Most of the replacements are direct fit, except for the sensor units with an asterisk in the table which must be secured with a split mounting ring consisting of two halves instead of the original closed mounting ring.
- 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.
- 10206913To change condenser fan relay 660752034 by relay 660762200.
- 10206912To check anchorage of passenger seats.
- 10201570SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN: 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, you 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.
- 10190134Service Information Bulletin: What to do in case of prolonged vehicle standstill. This service bulletin provides an overview of works to be performed during prolonged vehicle standstill.
- 10182687Service information Bulletin: Stress-free installation of flex pipe This service bulletin gives step-by-step instructions on how to install the flex pipe properly. The flexible part of the flex pipe handles thermal expansion and engine vibration, and is prone to premature breakdown in case of incorrect installation.
- 10179511Van Hool N.V. and ABC Companies did not release any new service bulletins during the month of August 2020.
- 10176935Service Information Bulletin: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform you about how to align the cooling fan drive. This should be performed every time components of the fan drive have been removed, and when evidence of contact damage has been noticed on fan or shroud.
- 10176929Service records have shown that the tabs at the bottom of the fuel tank compartment door are subject to breakage.To address these issues, Van Hool has released stainless steel brackets to replace the aluminium tabs at the bottom of the door.
- 10174983Service Information: he purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you about the innocent traces of lubricant at the bottom of the transmission bell housing on new vehicles. They are caused by the protective anti-corrosion coating at the inside of the bell housing which becomes liquid at transmission operating temperature. This phenomenon is temporarily and no indication that there is a sealing problem! The lubricant can easily be removed with ordinary cleaning product.
- 10174982Service Information: This bulletin is being released as a reminder of the importance of wheel bearing preventive maintenance. Check the wheel bearing end-play every 50,000 miles*, and when having any work done on the brakes or any other component on the axle end.
- 10172041Transmission refuses to shift into gear after a low air pressure condition. It has come to the attention of Van Hool that on the CX35, CX45, TX45 and TDX25 with Cummins EPA2013/EPA2016 engines and Allison transmission that the transmission sometimes refuses to shift into gear after a low air pressure condition.
- 10168590To retrofit from Iteris to Wabco LDW2 lane departure warning system. Van Hool has released a work procedure to assist ABC Companies in successfully retrofitting a CX45 coach factory equipped with an Iteris LDW system to a Wabco LDW2 system. The reason for this work procedure is the spare parts prodcution stop for the Iteris LDW system.
- 10168579Product Improvement. Introduction of new single check valves in cooling-circuits deaeration lines.Van Hool have recently switched over into production a new type of single check valve. Contrary to the previous type equipped with a plastic housing, the new type comprises an aluminium housing. Because of this, they are better suited to resist higher coolant temperatures. As the new type can also be used on previoulsy sold vehicles, only the new type will be available as a spare part. This service bulletin applies to All Van Hool Vehicles.
- 10162036To remove/install wheel-nut caps. Some vehicles have plastic chrome-coloured wheel-nut caps on top of the wheel nuts. This service bulletin gives instructions on how to remove/install these wheel-nut caps correctly.
- 10154840Compressed-air brake system functional check. These tests are designed to identify the cause(s) of a sluggish performance and/or leaks in the system. The tests give you a general idea of the system condition. The procedures described in this service bulletin are applicable to CX45 vehicles.
- 10153800Compressed-air brake system functional check. These tests are designed to identify the cause(s) of a sluggish performance and/or laks in the system.
- 10134957Introduction of new rubber elbow in engine air intake piping. The elbow is located near the turbocharger, and joins the pipe coming from the engine air filter to the turbocharger. This service bulletin gives step-by-step instructions on how to install the new rubber elbow.
- 10129231Introduction of new transmission oil filler pipe assembly for vehicles with Cummins ISX engine and Allison WTB500 transmission. The new oil filler pipe removes possible stress on the grommet (part #11147825) that seals the oil filler pipe assembly to the transmission housing due to vibrations of the oil filler pipe assembly. The grommet prevents moisture and foreign material from entering the transmission housing and, in this way contaminating the transmission fluid. New parts are supplied as a kit. This service bulleting gives step-by-step instructions to install the improved oil filler pipe assembly.
- 10129230Introduction of new transmission oil filler pipe assembly on vehicles with Detroit Diesel engine. The new oil filler pipe removes possible stress on the grommet (part #11147825) that seals the oil filler pipe assembly to the transmission housing due to vibration s of the oil filler pipe assembly. The grommet prevents moisture and foreign material from entering the transmission housing and, in this way contaminating the transmission fluid. New parts are supplied as a kit. This service bulletin gives step-by-step instructions to install the improved oil filler pipe assembly.
- 10127074Transmission routine inspection on leaks. Van Hool has issued this bulletin to advise customers of specific areas to include in their routine inspections for the Allison WTB500 transmission. Filler tube/dipstick tub mounting. If broken or loose brackets are found it is necessary to tighten or replace the bracket. Loose or broken brackets can cause unnecessary vibration. This will cause abnormal wear on the seal at the base of the transmission filler tube and can damage componetns causing them to crack or separate. Seal at base of transmission dipstick tube. If damage or leaking seals are found, it is necessary to replace the seal.
- 10118765Change weather strip mounting lip of luggage compartment door.
- 10118133Service Information: Bevel gear of front axle steering system Service records have shown that the grease in the bevel gear could affect performance at very low temperatures (below -20C/-4F). If the grease in the bevel gear becomes hard enough to affect drivability, additional manual force could be required to turn the steering wheel. This would be especially noticeable when the steering wheel is turned the first times after an initial start-up. The phenomenon could disappear later as a matter of course due to the warming up of the grease in the bevel gear. Additionally it has been determined that in some cases water has penetrated the bevel gear via the sealing thereby contaminating the grease. The penetrating water will start corrosion of the bearings. This problem shows a gradual, but continual increase of the steering forces and will not disappear at higher ambient temperatures or when the bevel gear is in use. Checking the bevel gear rotation torque will help in determining if the bevel gear needs to be replaced. If either of these conditions are observed, it is necessary to replace the bevel gear by the corresponding ZF bevel gear. Old and new bevel gears are interchangeable, but note that two different types of bevel gears are used. Also note that the new bevel gear has a mid-position which should be taken into account during the installation of the bevel gear.
- 10110137Field Change Program: Condenser fan relay failure Field reports have determined that there is a frequent failure of the 50 Ampere condenser fan relay K21M located in the junction box EKV. To address this issue, Van Hool is conducting a Field Change Program. Owners and operators of the affected units should follow the procedure laid out in this service bulletin to replace the condenser fan relay. From vehicle 48925 onwards, the vehicles are factory equipped with the new 150 Ampere relay (VH11374693) for the condenser fan control.
- 10110135Product Improvement: Stepwell lighting If on units before 48244 one of the lighting strips fails, Van Hool recommends changing all five step nose lighting strips to improve the service life of the system. Customers who want to upgrade their coaches to the latest specification may purchase the parts and install them as described in this Service Bulletin.
- 10110132Service Information: DANA wheel bearing end-play DANA, manufacturer of axles, has informed Van Hool that the procedure for checking the wheel bearing end-play has been changed. This change is related to the following axles: ? DANA 11.36 drive axle with ?unitized? wheel bearings ? DANA G171 drive axle with ?unitized? wheel bearings ? VAN HOOL trailing axle with DANA hub (TD925US 10-wheeler only) The change is NOT related to DANA drive axles with ordinary wheel bearings.
- 10110130Field Change Program: To check anchorage of passenger seats On affected vehicles it can be possible that too short Tee-bolts are used to secure the fixed seats. To address this issue, Van Hool is conducting a Field Change Program. Owners and operators of the affected units should first check the anchorage of all passenger seats (except rear bench seats) and, if necessary, change the fastening system.
- 10110122Field Change Program: To change preheater of Fuel Pro filter The above-mentioned units have left the factory with a Fuel Pro filter equipped with a 12V preheater instead of one for a 24V system. To prevent damage to the 12V preheater Van Hool has switched off the circuit breaker (Z069) of the preheater on these vehicles. To address this issue, Van Hool is conducting a Field Change Program. Owners and operators of the affected units should follow the procedure laid out in this Bulletin to change the Fuel Pro preheater.
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