NHTSA Vehicles recall ·

1999–2013 VAN Hool C2045 and 4 more recall: Incorrect Glaze May Reduce Visibility Though Door/FMVSS 205

Recall number
26V191000
Date
Manufacturer
ABC BUS Inc
Category
Vehicles › Visibility
Recall type
Vehicle
Units affected
6994
Hazard tags
Crash risk

Read the official NHTSA notice ↗

Product

Visibility

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
VAN HoolC20451999–2013
VAN HoolCX352016–2022
VAN HoolCX452013–2023
VAN HoolT21452004–2013
VAN HoolTX452013–2022

Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.

Why was it 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."

Consequence

The incorrect glaze may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What should you do?

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.

Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V191000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.