2017 Van Hool Tx45 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (3)
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.
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly 2018-03-30 · campaign 18V209000 · 1,528 vehicles
Defect: Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2015-2018 CX45, TD925, TDX25, TX40, TX45, and 2016-2018 CX35 motorcoaches. The passenger seat belt buckles outer casing may fail leaving the seat belt buckles exposed.
Risk: The exposed seat belt buckles may reduce the seat occupants likelihood of using the seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Van Hool will notify owners and dealers will replace the defective seatbelt buckles on the aisle side with flexible seatbelt buckles. The recall began on May 16, 2018. Owners may contact Van Hool customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977.
Steering:gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) 2017-01-31 · campaign 17V064000 · 1,396 vehicles
Defect: 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 wheel may be difficult to turn.
Risk: Reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (54)
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.
Visibility/Wiper 2025-08-25 · SB2509 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on the above-mentioned vehicles, it is possible that the installation of the fmcsa decal has been omitted. verification is necessary in order that the decal is present in accordance with the requirements of fmcsa.
Suspension 2025-07-08 · SB2501 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the control arms of the front and trailing axles are equipped with a flexible ball-joint at the chassis side. van hool has several suppliers for the repair kit of this flexible ball-joint. all of the repair kits contain a flexible ball-joint, a spacer and a snap ring. due to not equal thickness of
Steering 2025-07-08 · SB2485 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you that vdl van hool has gradually switched over to other components for the front axle steering system. this switch-over has been cut into production as from units 83097 (cx35) and 84560 (cx45). previous references may be used further, but for futu
Suspension 2025-06-25 · SB2497 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mobile column lifts raise the vehicle under the wheels. this service bulletin is a reminder about the usage of mobile column lifts when lifting a complete vehicle.
Suspension 2025-05-12 · SB2494 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
introduction the purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you about the removal and installation of raufoss line fittings
Visibility/Wiper 2025-05-12 · SB2262B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to check emergency side window operation to ensure trouble-free operation, the emergency side windows must be checked on a regular basis. this will allow you to confirm the proper operation of the emergency exit handle and unlatching mechanism, as well as the proper installation and function of th
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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