1999 Van Hool C2045 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Visibility:glass, Side/Rear 2026-03-26 · campaign 26V191000 · 6,994 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: The incorrect glaze may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2016-04-22 · SB1319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to change condenser fan relay 660752034 by relay 660762200.
Wheels 2016-03-04 · SB1328 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dana, manufacturer of axles, has informed van hool that the procedure for checking the wheel bearing end-play has been changed.
Power Train:driveline 2013-04-16 · WP-449-A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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. no years listed. *pe
Electrical System:starter Assembly:solenoid 2009-11-17 · SB-1234 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 solenoid ground. over time this node may experience issues from
Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines 2009-03-25 · CSB-2009-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 that in cases when both sections are applicable they may be
Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines 2009-03-25 · CSB-2009-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.