CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
- Problem
- 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."
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Van Hool buses have a front entrance door where the lower curb view window may have the wrong type of glass installed. This glazing does not meet federal safety standard FMVSS 205 for glazing materials, and it may reduce the driver's visibility, which raises the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. An authorized dealer will inspect the window and, where needed, install a nontransparent vinyl cover over it. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2026. For questions, contact ABC Bus customer service at 1-877-427-7278.
You can check whether your vehicle is included by searching your VIN on NHTSA.gov, where involved VINs will be searchable beginning April 30, 2026. Check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free repair.
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