TSB: VAN HOOL CX45, TX45 (2018)

Bulletin SB1521 — July 23, 2018

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDSB1521
ManufacturerVAN HOOL
ModelsCX45, TX45
Model Years2018
Date IssuedJuly 23, 2018
Date Added to NHTSAAugust 13, 2018
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Vehicles Affected8 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

Introduction of new refrigerant compressor drive belt. Due to different rubber composition, the new drive belt is more resistant to belt flutter (vibrations). Van Hool recommends the use of this belt as service replacement for belt 11081176

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
VAN HOOL CX45 2018 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
VAN HOOL CX45 2018 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
VAN HOOL TX45 2018 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
VAN HOOL TX45 2018 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
VAN HOOL CX45 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
VAN HOOL CX45 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
VAN HOOL TX45 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
VAN HOOL TX45 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Related VAN HOOL Recalls

CampaignModelYearComponentSummary
CX45 2019 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR ABC BUS Inc is recalling certain 1999-2013 Van Hool C2045, 2004-2013 Van Hool...
CX45 2014 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR ABC BUS Inc is recalling certain 1999-2013 Van Hool C2045, 2004-2013 Van Hool...
TX45 2021 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR ABC BUS Inc is recalling certain 1999-2013 Van Hool C2045, 2004-2013 Van Hool...
CX35 2018 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR ABC BUS Inc is recalling certain 1999-2013 Van Hool C2045, 2004-2013 Van Hool...
CX35 2017 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR ABC BUS Inc is recalling certain 1999-2013 Van Hool C2045, 2004-2013 Van Hool...

What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized VAN HOOL dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (SB1521) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.