2014 VAN HOOL CX45
4 recalls — 0 complaints — 66 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
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
15V331000 Jun 1, 2015
STEERING
Defect Description
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2014 C2045, 2014-2015 CX45, TD925, TX40, TX45, and 2015 TDX25 coaches. The affected vehicles have front steering knuckle carrier that may break.
Consequence
If the front steering knuckle carrier breaks, the coach wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
ABC Bus will notify owners on behalf of Van Hool, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact ABC Bus at 1-877-427-7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P750.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2014 VAN HOOL CX45
66 manufacturer communications from 43 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 11 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 8 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 3 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 2 |
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)
SB2394
Dec 14, 2023
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DESCRIPTION Van Hool has been informed about a harmless phenomenon regarding the front entrance door when the air suspension raising system is activated. Investigation has shown that when the raising system is activated, air is pulled
SB2394
Dec 14, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
DESCRIPTION Van Hool has been informed about a harmless phenomenon regarding the front entrance door when the air suspension raising system is activated. Investigation has shown that when the raising system is activated, air is pulled
SB2307
Oct 16, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DESCRIPTION: Van Hool has determined that some of the seven fasteners securing the automatic belt tensioner base plate are subject to slackening. Tests have shown that these fasteners must be installed with Loctite 243 and tightened to
SB230
Sep 12, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SUBJECT : Engine overheating due to an open or not properly closed access door with electric cooling fans CONDITIONS : This service bulletin does not entitle to any reimbursement. Your vehicle is equipped with electric cooling fans locat
SB2305
Jun 7, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Van Hool has introduced in production a lower value resistor in the defroster fan speed control circuit to improve windshield demisting. Customers who want to install this resistor can follow the step-by-step instructions mentioned in thi
SB2305
Jun 7, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Van Hool has introduced in production a lower value resistor in the defroster fan speed control circuit to improve windshield demisting. Customers who want to install this resistor can follow the step-by-step instructions mentioned in thi
SB2276
Apr 24, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incorrect position of high-pressure switch and test connection on refrigerant compressor discharge service valve Van Hool has determined that the position of the high-pressure switch and the test connection on the refrigerant compressor
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
SB2128
Mar 8, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service 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.
SB2094
Feb 14, 2022
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Product 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 differe
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
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
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
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
SB1826
Jun 2, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Information Bulletin: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform you about how to align the cooling fan drive. This should be performed every time components of the fan drive have been removed, and when evidence of contact damage h
SB1763
May 13, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service records have shown that the tabs at the bottom of the fuel tank compartment door are subject to breakage.To address these issues, Van Hool has released stainless steel brackets to replace the aluminium tabs at the bottom of the door
SB1763
May 13, 2020
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Service records have shown that the tabs at the bottom of the fuel tank compartment door are subject to breakage.To address these issues, Van Hool has released stainless steel brackets to replace the aluminium tabs at the bottom of the door
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
SB1508
Mar 4, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Transmission refuses to shift into gear after a low air pressure condition. It has come to the attention of Van Hool that on the CX35, CX45, TX45 and TDX25 with Cummins EPA2013/EPA2016 engines and Allison transmission that the transmission
WP1107
Dec 2, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
To retrofit from Iteris to Wabco LDW2 lane departure warning system. Van Hool has released a work procedure to assist ABC Companies in successfully retrofitting a CX45 coach factory equipped with an Iteris LDW system to a Wabco LDW2 system.
WP1107
Dec 2, 2019
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
To retrofit from Iteris to Wabco LDW2 lane departure warning system. Van Hool has released a work procedure to assist ABC Companies in successfully retrofitting a CX45 coach factory equipped with an Iteris LDW system to a Wabco LDW2 system.
WP1107
Dec 2, 2019
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
To retrofit from Iteris to Wabco LDW2 lane departure warning system. Van Hool has released a work procedure to assist ABC Companies in successfully retrofitting a CX45 coach factory equipped with an Iteris LDW system to a Wabco LDW2 system.
WP1107
Dec 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
To retrofit from Iteris to Wabco LDW2 lane departure warning system. Van Hool has released a work procedure to assist ABC Companies in successfully retrofitting a CX45 coach factory equipped with an Iteris LDW system to a Wabco LDW2 system.
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
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
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
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.
SB1595A
Jan 30, 2019
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Compressed-air brake system functional check. These tests are designed to identify the cause(s) of a sluggish performance and/or leaks in the system. The tests give you a general idea of the system condition. The procedures described in thi
SB1595
Jan 25, 2019
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Compressed-air brake system functional check. These tests are designed to identify the cause(s) of a sluggish performance and/or laks in the system.
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
SB1468
Jan 16, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
Introduction of new transmission oil filler pipe assembly for vehicles with Cummins ISX engine and Allison WTB500? transmission. The new oil filler pipe removes possible stress on the grommet (part #11147825) that seals the oil filler pipe
SB1467
Jan 12, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
Introduction of new transmission oil filler pipe assembly on vehicles with Detroit Diesel engine. The new oil filler pipe removes possible stress on the grommet (part #11147825) that seals the oil filler pipe assembly to the transmission ho
SB1467
Jan 12, 2018
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Introduction of new transmission oil filler pipe assembly on vehicles with Detroit Diesel engine. The new oil filler pipe removes possible stress on the grommet (part #11147825) that seals the oil filler pipe assembly to the transmission ho
SB1464
Dec 20, 2017
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Transmission routine inspection on leaks. Van Hool has issued this bulletin to advise customers of specific areas to include in their routine inspections for the Allison WTB500 transmission. Filler tube/dipstick tub mounting. If broken or l
SB1252
Aug 23, 2017
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Change weather strip mounting lip of luggage compartment door.
SB1355A
Sep 8, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Field Change Program: To change routing of extinguishing agent hose and check routing of linear detection wire On the above-mentioned vehicles, one of the extinguishing agent hoses of the automatic fire suppression system is routed in a wa
SB1355A
Sep 8, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Field Change Program: To change routing of extinguishing agent hose and check routing of linear detection wire On the above-mentioned vehicles, one of the extinguishing agent hoses of the automatic fire suppression system is routed in a wa
SB1355
Aug 25, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
FIELD CHANGE PROGRAM: TO CHANGE ROUTING OF EXTINGUISHING AGENT HOSE AND CHECK ROUTING OF LINEAR DETECTION WIRE ONE OF THE EXTINGUISHING AGENT HOSES OF THE AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IS ROUTED IN A WAY THAT IT CAN BE DAMAGED DURING T
SB1325
Aug 25, 2016
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
FIELD CHANGE PROGRAM: TO MODIFY FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMPS INSTALLATION IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMPS OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED VEHICLES SHOW FREQUENTLY WATER INTRUSION. INVESTIGATION HAS SHOWN THAT THE CONTACT SURFACE
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
SB1333
May 30, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
FIELD CHANGE CAMPAIGN: TO CHANGE REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE HOSE FIELD REPORTS HAVE DETERMINED THAT THERE IS A FREQUENT FAILURE OF THE REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE HOSE. TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE, VAN HOOL IS CONDUCTING A FIELD CHANG
SB1273
May 13, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Field Change Program: To change preheater of Fuel Pro filter The above-mentioned units have left the factory with a Fuel Pro filter equipped with a 12V preheater instead of one for a 24V system. To prevent damage to the 12V preheater Van H
SB1273
May 13, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Field Change Program: To change preheater of Fuel Pro filter The above-mentioned units have left the factory with a Fuel Pro filter equipped with a 12V preheater instead of one for a 24V system. To prevent damage to the 12V preheater Van H
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
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
SB1285
Mar 4, 2016
220000 SEATS
Field Change Program: To check anchorage of passenger seats On affected vehicles it can be possible that too short Tee-bolts are used to secure the fixed seats. To address this issue, Van Hool is conducting a Field Change Program. Owners a
SB1285
Mar 4, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Field Change Program: To check anchorage of passenger seats On affected vehicles it can be possible that too short Tee-bolts are used to secure the fixed seats. To address this issue, Van Hool is conducting a Field Change Program. Owners a
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
SB1285
Mar 4, 2016
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
To check anchorage of passenger seats.
SB1285
Mar 4, 2016
150000 SEAT BELTS
To check anchorage of passenger seats.
SB1262
Dec 1, 2015
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Product Improvement: Stepwell lighting If on units before 48244 one of the lighting strips fails, Van Hool recommends changing all five step nose lighting strips to improve the service life of the system. Customers who want to upgrade thei
SB1262
Dec 1, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Product Improvement: Stepwell lighting If on units before 48244 one of the lighting strips fails, Van Hool recommends changing all five step nose lighting strips to improve the service life of the system. Customers who want to upgrade thei
SB1306
Oct 7, 2015
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Field Change Program: Condenser fan relay failure Field reports have determined that there is a frequent failure of the 50 Ampere condenser fan relay K21M located in the junction box EKV. To address this issue, Van Hool is conducting a Fi
SB1306
Oct 7, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Field Change Program: Condenser fan relay failure Field reports have determined that there is a frequent failure of the 50 Ampere condenser fan relay K21M located in the junction box EKV. To address this issue, Van Hool is conducting a Fi
SB1271
Oct 28, 2014
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Field Change Program: To replace A/C compressor discharge hose Field reports have determined that there is a frequent failure of the A/C compressor discharge hose. To address this issue, Van Hool is conducting a Field Change Program.
VAN HOOL CX45 — All Years Overview
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