2021 Van Hool TX45
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2021 Van Hool TX45. 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 2020-2021 CX45, TX45, and 2021 TDX25 vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Cummins dealers will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 11, 2022. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Van Hool's number for this recall is P1556-SB2095.
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.
- 10250324an Hool feels very strongly about quality and constantly focuses on product improvement. This is why we would like to ask you to provide us with the correct information as quickly as possible when filing a warranty request. A fully documented diagnostic is key in this process. The more precise and complete the supplied information is, the quicker we can finalize your request, with financial compensation when applicable. For this reason, follow the procedure below as closely as possible
- 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.
- 10245018Van Hool regularly receives questions regarding the bolts securing the wheel suspension arms of the front axle and tag axles to the chassis. The purpose of this service information bulletin is to inform and is partly a reminder of what already is mentioned in the maintenance manual.
- 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.
- 10206915DANA, manufacturer of axles, has informed Van Hool that the procedure for checking the wheel bearing end-play has been changed.
- 10206912To check anchorage of passenger seats.
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