2012 VAN HOOL C2045
7 recalls — 0 complaints — 30 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.
17V064000 Jan 31, 2017
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description
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 w... Read more
Consequence
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.
16V857000 Nov 29, 2016
STEERING
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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 perf... Read more
12V495000 Oct 12, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
Van Hool is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 C2045, and model year 2011 T2140 and T2145 motorcoaches manufactured from September 2010 through September 2011, equipped with a Daimler DD13 engine without ground cables installed on the Prestolite AC172 alternators. Internal corrosion may cau... Read more
Consequence
If the alternator overheats, the components may melt, possibly resulting in smoke and creating the potential risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Van Hool through their US agent, ABC Bus, Inc., will notify owners, and dealers will add external ground cables to the alternators, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 5, 2012. Owners may contact the warranty administrator for ABC Bus, Inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278.
12V286000 Jun 21, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
VAN HOOL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 C2045, T2140, AND T2145 VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH A DETROIT DIESEL DD13 ENGINE. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE WORK. AS A RESULT OF OTHE... Read more
Consequence
A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
VAN HOOL IS WORKING WITH DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA TO REPAIR THESE MOTORCOACHES (PLEASE SEE 12E009000). WHERE NECESSARY, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT... Read more
12V257000 Jun 7, 2012
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Defect Description
VAN HOOL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 C2045, 2011-2012 T2140, 2010-2011 T2145 AND 2011 TD925 MOTORCOACHES, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MODULES, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2005, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BO... Read more
Consequence
THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
VAN HOOL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS VIA ITS DEALER ABC BUS INC. AND REPLACE THE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR ABC BUS, INC. TOLL FREE AT 1-877-427-7278.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2012 VAN HOOL C2045
30 manufacturer communications from 20 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 4 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 3 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
| 010000 STEERING | 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
SB2039
Aug 16, 2021
061400 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:SOLENOID/ACTUATOR
SERVICE 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
SB2039
Aug 16, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
SERVICE 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
SB2039
Aug 16, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE 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
SB1961
Mar 3, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service 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.
MIC-VANH-090820
Sep 8, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Van Hool N.V. and ABC Companies did not release any new service bulletins during the month of August 2020.
SB1702
Jun 2, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service 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 vib
SB1796
May 13, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service 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
SB1796
May 13, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Service 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
SB1777
May 13, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Service 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 com
WP1134
Dec 2, 2019
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
To retrofit from Iteris to Wabco LDW2 land departure warning system. Van Hool has released a work procedure to assist ABC Companies in successfully retrofitting a C2045 vehicle factory equipped with an Iteris LDW system to a Wabco LDW2 syst
WP1134
Dec 2, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
To retrofit from Iteris to Wabco LDW2 land departure warning system. Van Hool has released a work procedure to assist ABC Companies in successfully retrofitting a C2045 vehicle factory equipped with an Iteris LDW system to a Wabco LDW2 syst
WP1134
Dec 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
To retrofit from Iteris to Wabco LDW2 land departure warning system. Van Hool has released a work procedure to assist ABC Companies in successfully retrofitting a C2045 vehicle factory equipped with an Iteris LDW system to a Wabco LDW2 syst
SB1634
Dec 2, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Product 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 h
SB1634
Dec 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Product 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 h
SB1634
Dec 2, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product 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 h
SB1671
Oct 3, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Introduction of reinforced battery tray understructure. This product improvement, subject of the bulletin, is applicable to C2045 units listed in the table below. Due to a design change during production, Van Hool has released two differen
SB1645
Jun 3, 2019
200000 WHEELS
To 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.
SB1501
Mar 12, 2018
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Introduction 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
SB1252
Aug 23, 2017
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Change weather strip mounting lip of luggage compartment door.
1261A
Jun 16, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service 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 -20?C/-4?F). If the grease in the bevel gear becomes hard e
1261A
Jun 16, 2016
200000 WHEELS
Service 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 -20?C/-4?F). If the grease in the bevel gear becomes hard e
1261A
Jun 16, 2016
010000 STEERING
Service 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 -20?C/-4?F). If the grease in the bevel gear becomes hard e
SB1328
Mar 4, 2016
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Service 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
SB1328
Mar 4, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Service 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
SB1263
Apr 17, 2014
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Field Change Program: To change blower of driver's cab climate unit Field reports have determined that there is a frequent failure of the blower in the driver's cab climate unit. To address this issue, HeaVac (with the consent of Van Hool)
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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