Model year record

2023 VAN HOOL CX45

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V191000

Visibility: glass, side/rear

Component
Visibility: glass, side/rear
Manufacturer
ABC BUS Inc
Vehicles affected
6,994
Reported to NHTSA
2026-03-26
Owners notified
2026-04-20

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 the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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 searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V332000

Equipment

Component
Equipment
Manufacturer
ABC BUS Inc
Vehicles affected
329
Reported to NHTSA
2024-05-13
Owners notified
2024-05-20

Defect description

ABC BUS Inc. is recalling certain 2023-2024 Van Hool CX35 and CX45 vehicles equipped with Hydronic L-II heaters. The burner units may release excessive exhaust gas.

Safety risk

Excessive exhaust gas can result in smoke poisoning or cause a vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to use the heaters until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect, rework, and calibrate the heaters to avoid excessive exhaust gas values, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 27, 2024. Owners may contact ABC Bus customer service at 1-407-287-3184. ABC Bus number for this recall is 24E030.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.