2002 VAN HOOL C2045
4 recalls — 0 complaints — 16 TSBs
26V191000 Mar 26, 2026
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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 sear... Read more
21V799000 Oct 14, 2021
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Defect Description
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 lift... Read more
Consequence
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.
06V128000 Apr 24, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS INSTALLED IN THESE MOTOR COACHES CAN FAIL.
Consequence
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.
04V423000 Aug 30, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE MOUNTING BRACKETS OF TWO AIR TANKS LOCATED ABOVE THE DRIVE AXLE AIR BRAKES MAY BREAK LOOSE.
Consequence
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2002 VAN HOOL C2045
16 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 2 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 1 |
| 113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID | 1 |
| 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
SB2372
Jan 8, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so that the vehicle meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationa??s (NHTSA) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
SB2255
Jan 3, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Service 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 (
SB1709
Aug 31, 2022
200000 WHEELS
Product 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
SB1856
Mar 24, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Service 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
SB2039A
Nov 19, 2021
103210 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY
Service 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) soleno
SB1319
Apr 22, 2016
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
To change condenser fan relay 660752034 by relay 660762200.
SB1319
Apr 22, 2016
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
To change condenser fan relay 660752034 by relay 660762200.
SB1328
Mar 4, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
DANA, manufacturer of axles, has informed Van Hool that the procedure for checking the wheel bearing end-play has been changed.
SB1328
Mar 4, 2016
200000 WHEELS
DANA, manufacturer of axles, has informed Van Hool that the procedure for checking the wheel bearing end-play has been changed.
WP-449-A
Apr 16, 2013
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
VANHOOL: 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.
WP-449-A
Apr 16, 2013
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
VANHOOL: 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.
SB-1234
Nov 17, 2009
113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
VAN 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 SOLE
CSB-2009-001
Mar 25, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VAN 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. *PE
CSB-2009-001
Mar 25, 2009
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
VAN 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. *PE
CSB-2009-001
Mar 25, 2009
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
VAN 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. *PE
CSB-2009-001
Mar 25, 2009
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
ABC 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
NHTSA Safety Investigations — VAN HOOL C2045
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE08023
Opened: Mar 26, 2008 — Closed: Jul 21, 2008
WINDSHIELD WIPER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
A JANUARY 2008 SERVICE BULLETIN SUGGESTS THAT CERTAIN MODEL BUSES SHOULD UPGRADE TO A HIGH TORQUE WIPER MOTOR.THE TSB ALSO ALLUDED TO WIPER MOTOR FAILURES. THEREFORE, ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE MODE, FREQUENCY AND SAFETY SIGNIFICANCE SINCE THE WIPER SYSTEM IS CONSIDERED T... Read more
PE08003
Opened: Jan 23, 2008 — Closed: Mar 26, 2008
ALTERNATOR B+ CABLE RETENTION
THIS INVESTIGATION STARTED FROM A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REVIEW.DURING THE INVESTIGATION, ODI EXPRESSED CONCERN ABOUT THE FIRE RISK POSED FROM A SHORTING BATTERY CABLE. VAN HOOL REVISITED THE ISSUE AND DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL.UNDER THE SAFETY RECALL, VAN HOOL WILL ADD AN ADDITIONAL CL... Read more
PE04048
Opened: Jun 22, 2004 — Closed: Sep 1, 2004
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.A... Read more
PE04047
Opened: Jun 18, 2004 — Closed: Aug 30, 2004
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 APPLIC... Read more
VAN HOOL C2045 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VAN HOOL C2045 across all model years (1999–2014).
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Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
VAN HOOL C2045 — Year by Year
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