Van Hool recalls
38 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Van Hool vehicles, newest first. Last verified Sep 14, 2026.
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- Mar 26, 2026Crash risk1999–2013 Van Hool C2045, 2016–2022 Van Hool CX35, 2013–2023 Van Hool CX45 and 2 other models — Visibility
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."
26V191000 · 7K units · ABC BUS Inc
- May 13, 2024Fire risk2023–2024 Van Hool CX35, 2023–2024 Van Hool CX45 — Equipment
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.
24V332000 · 329 units · ABC BUS Inc
- Dec 19, 2023Crash risk2024 Van Hool CX45 — Seat Belts
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2024 CX45 vehicles. The seat belt assembly attachment screw may break.
23V861000 · 64 units · Van Hool N.V.
- Jul 13, 2022Crash risk2021 Van Hool TDX25 — Suspension
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2021 TDX25 motorcoaches. The front axle module welds may crack, possibly causing the front axle to fail and resulting in a loss of vehicle steering control.
22V502000 · 68 units · Van Hool N.V.
- Dec 20, 2021Fire risk2020–2021 Van Hool CX45, 2021 Van Hool TDX25, 2020–2021 Van Hool TX45 — Fuel System, Diesel
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CX45, TX45, and 2021 TDX25 vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
21V995000 · 139 units · Van Hool N.V.
- Oct 14, 2021Crash risk2000–2014 Van Hool C2045, 2016 Van Hool CX45, 1998–2013 Van Hool T2145 — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2000-2014 C2045, 2016 CX45, and 1998-2013 T2145 vehicles equipped with Ricon Baylift Wheelchair Lifts. When the lift's outer barrier is fully deployed, it may not withstand a sufficient amount of force, which could cause it to fail. As such, these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
21V799000 · 422 units · Van Hool N.V.
- May 25, 2021Fire risk2021 Van Hool AG300, 2018–2021 Van Hool CX35, 2018–2019 Van Hool CX45 and 3 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CX35, TDX25, 2018-2019 CX45, TX45, 2021 AG300, and 2018 TD925 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
21V385000 · 681 units · Van Hool N.V.
- Dec 12, 2018Fire risk2015–2018 Van Hool TD925, 2015–2018 Van Hool TDX25 — Equipment
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Van Hool TD925 and TDX25 vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Technologies, Inc. (KTI) KDS-25 fire extinguishers as part of the optional fire suppression system. The actuator of the extinguisher may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent in the event of a fire.
18V882000 · 244 units · Van Hool N.V.
- Mar 30, 2018Crash risk2016–2018 Van Hool CX35, 2015–2018 Van Hool CX45, 2015–2018 Van Hool TD925 and 3 other models — Seat Belts
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.
18V209000 · 2K units · Van Hool N.V.
- Jan 31, 2017Crash risk2010–2014 Van Hool C2045, 2014–2016 Van Hool CX45, 2010–2013 Van Hool T2140 and 4 other models — Steering
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.
17V064000 · 1K units · Van Hool N.V.
- Nov 29, 2016Crash risk2010–2014 Van Hool C2045, 2010 Van Hool C3045, 2016 Van Hool CX35 and 7 other models — Steering
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.
16V857000 · 2K units · Van Hool N.V.
- Mar 9, 2016Crash risk2012 Van Hool A300L, 2011 Van Hool C2045, 2011–2013 Van Hool T2145 and 3 other models — Seats
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2012 A300L, 2011 C2045, 2011-2013 T2145, 2012-2015 TD925, 2016 TDX25, and 2014-2015 TX45 motor coaches equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
16V144000 · 205 units · Van Hool N.V.
- Nov 10, 2015Fire risk2015–2016 Van Hool TD925, 2015–2016 Van Hool TDX25 — Service Brakes, Air
Van Hool is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 TD925 vehicles manufactured May 13, 2015, to October 22, 2015, and 2015-2016 TDX25 vehicles manufactured December 23, 2014, to October 22, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the air brakes may take an excessive amount of time to release. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
15V743000 · 48 units · Van Hool N.V.
- Jul 2, 2015Fire risk2014–2015 Van Hool TD925, 2015 Van Hool TDX25 — Electrical System
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 TD925 vehicles manufactured October 11, 2013, to December 12, 2014, and 2015 TDX925 vehicles manufactured on December 23, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with Cummins engines that may have their idle speed set too low.
15V422000 · 50 units · Van Hool N.V.
- Jun 1, 2015Crash risk2014 Van Hool C2045, 2014–2015 Van Hool CX45, 2014–2015 Van Hool TD925 and 3 other models — Steering
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.
15V331000 · 555 units · Van Hool N.V.
- Sep 17, 2014Crash risk2011–2013 Van Hool TD925 — Steering
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 TD925 vehicles manufactured December 17, 2010, to February 14, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the front steering knuckle carrier may crack.
14V569000 · 158 units · Van Hool N.V.
- Jun 4, 2014Crash risk2014–2015 Van Hool TX40, 2014–2015 Van Hool TX45 — Seat Belts
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 TX40 motorcoaches manufactured January 2014 through June 2014, and TX45 motorcoaches manufactured September 2013 through June 2014. The driver seat belt assembly may not be properly secured to the B-pillar anchorage and as a result the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
14V304000 · 90 units · Van Hool N.V.
- May 23, 2014Fire risk2004–2013 Van Hool C2045 — Electrical System
Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2004, 2006, and 2013 C2045 Coaches, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
14V276000 · 18 units · Van Hool N.V.
- Oct 18, 2012Fire risk2012 Van Hool TD925 — Fuel System, Other
Van Hool is recalling certain model year 2012 TD925 motorcoaches, manufactured from October 2011, through July 2012, equipped with a Cummins ISX engine and a Fuel Pro fuel filter located behind the left tag axle tire. In the event of a left tag axle tire blow out, debris from the blown tire may damage the Fuel Pro fuel filter compartment base plate.
12V505000 · 136 units · Van Hool N.V.
- Oct 12, 2012Fire risk2011–2012 Van Hool C2045, 2011 Van Hool T2140, 2011 Van Hool T2145 — Electrical System
Van Hool is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 C2045, and model year 2011 T2140 and T2145 motorcoaches manufactured from September 2010 through September 2011, equipped with a Daimler DD13 engine without ground cables installed on the Prestolite AC172 alternators. Internal corrosion may cause the alternator components to overheat.
12V495000 · 138 units · VAN HOOL N.V.
- Jul 9, 2012Crash risk2011–2012 Van Hool TD925 — Seats
Van Hool is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 TD925 motorcoaches. For the driver's seat, an incorrect riser and floor adapter plate was installed in vehicles during production. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, "Seating Systems."
12V323000 · 152 units · VAN HOOL N.V.
- Jun 21, 2012Fire risk2011–2012 Van Hool C2045, 2011–2012 Van Hool T2140, 2011–2012 Van Hool T2145 — Fuel System, Diesel
VAN HOOL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 C2045, T2140, AND T2145 VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH A DETROIT DIESEL DD13 ENGINE. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE WORK. AS A RESULT OF OTHER REPAIRS, THE LINE SUPPORTS MAY LOOSEN, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO FUEL LINE CRACKING AND A FUEL LEAK.
12V286000 · 203 units · VAN HOOL N.V.
- Jun 7, 2012Crash risk2010–2012 Van Hool C2045, 2011–2012 Van Hool T2140, 2010–2011 Van Hool T2145 and 1 other model — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
VAN HOOL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 C2045, 2011-2012 T2140, 2010-2011 T2145 AND 2011 TD925 MOTORCOACHES, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MODULES, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2005, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.
12V257000 · 17 units · VAN HOOL N.V.
- Dec 1, 2010Fire risk2006–2009 Van Hool A300K, 2005 Van Hool A300K Hyb, 2008–2010 Van Hool A300L and 7 other models — Visibility
VAN HOOL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2011 TRANSIT BUSES AND MOTORCOACHES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2002 THROUGH OCTOBER 2010, EQUIPPED WITH HADLEY REMOTE MIRROR SWITCHES, PART NUMBERS 509VH AND 509VH1F. THE REAR VIEW MIRROR SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, CAUSING THE PLASTIC HOUSING TO MELT.
10V603000 · 2K units · VAN HOOL N.V.
- Oct 9, 2009Fire risk2009 Van Hool A300L, 2009 Van Hool AG300 — Interior Lighting
VAN HOOL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 TRANSIT BUSES, MODELS A300L AND AG300, EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
09V397000 · 16 units · VAN HOOL N.V.
- Nov 5, 2008Fire risk2008–2009 Van Hool C2045, 2008–2009 Van Hool T2145 — Engine and Engine Cooling
VAN HOOL IS RECALLING 76 MY 2008-2009 C2045 AND T2145 MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C13 DIESEL ENGINES. THE EXTENSION PIPES ATTACHED TO THE AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE (ARD) MAY DEVELOP A HOLE, AND HEAT AND FLAME MAY ESCAPE DURING A REGENERATION OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER.
08V581000 · 76 units · VAN HOOL N.V.
- May 28, 2008Crash risk2004–2007 Van Hool C2045, 2004–2007 Van Hool T2140, 2004–2007 Van Hool T2145 — Visibility
VAN HOOL IS RECALLING 149 MY 2004-2007 C2045, T2140, AND T2145 MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DOGA WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS. LINKAGES WERE POORLY FINISHED. THIS COULD LEAD TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM, BLOCKING THE MOTOR.
08V237000 · 149 units · VAN HOOL N.V.
- Mar 20, 2008Fire risk2005–2007 Van Hool C2045 — Engine and Engine Cooling
VAN HOOL IS RECALLING 447 MY 2006-2007 C2045 MOTOR COACHES. THE B+ ALTERNATOR CABLE RETENTION ON THE C13 ENGINES MAY FAIL. THE FAILURE WOULD CONSIST OF BREAKAGE OF THE B+ RING TERMINAL.
08V126000 · 447 units · VAN HOOL N.V.
- Apr 27, 2007Crash risk2004–2007 Van Hool C2045, 2004–2007 Van Hool T2145 — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH ZF/ARENS AS TRONIC SHIFT SELECTORS, A CELL PHONE PLACED IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE SHIFTER TOUCH PAD COULD CAUSE THE DISPLAY TO CHANGE FROM "R" (REVERSE) TO "D" (DRIVE) SHOULD THE PHONE RECEIVE A CALL.
07V186000 · 450 units · VAN HOOL N.V.
- Apr 24, 2006Fire risk1999–2006 Van Hool C2045, 2000 Van Hool S2145, 2005 Van Hool T2140 and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS INSTALLED IN THESE MOTOR COACHES CAN FAIL.
06V128000 · 870 units · VAN HOOL N.V.
- May 9, 2005Crash risk2000–2001 Van Hool C2045 — Latches/locks/linkages
CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." A MISMATCHING OF THE EMERGENCY WINDOW LATCHING COMPONENTS. THE EMERGENCY WINDOW LATCHING SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A CATCH THAT IS INAPPROPRIATE FOR THE LATCHING SYSTEM.
05V210000 · 150 units · VAN HOOL, N.V.
- Aug 30, 2004Safety2000–2001 Van Hool C2045 — Structure
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES WITH CUMMINS AND DETROIT ENGINES, THE TOP OF THE MAIN JUNCTION BOX IS OPEN AND WHILE USING THE LUGGAGE DOOR THE GAS STRUT MAY DROP INTO THE MAIN JUNCTION BOX.
04V422000 · 408 units · VAN HOOL, N.V.
- Aug 30, 2004Crash risk2004 Van Hool C2045, 2004 Van Hool T2145 — Steering
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE HOSE FITTINGS OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE FEED LINES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CRIMPED.
04V424000 · 107 units · VAN HOOL, N.V.
- Aug 30, 2004Crash risk2000–2002 Van Hool C2045 — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE MOUNTING BRACKETS OF TWO AIR TANKS LOCATED ABOVE THE DRIVE AXLE AIR BRAKES MAY BREAK LOOSE.
04V423000 · 677 units · VAN HOOL, N.V.
- Jul 7, 2003Crash risk2001 Van Hool C2000, 1999 Van Hool T2100 — Unknown / Other
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH A CHZ WHEELCHAIR LIFT SUPPLIED BY KOSLIFT, DUE TO A SPECIFICATION CHANGE, THE MOUNTING PEDESTAL OF THE TELESCOPIC CYLINDER MAY CRACK AND BREAK.
03V236000 · 14 units · VAN HOOL, N.V.
- Feb 26, 2002Fire risk2000–2001 Van Hool A508, 1999–2001 Van Hool C2045, 1999–2001 Van Hool S2145 and 4 other models — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS, THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
02V071001 · 865 units · VAN HOOL, N.V.
- May 25, 2001Crash risk2000 Van Hool C2000, 1998–2000 Van Hool T2100, 1998–2000 Van Hool T900 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THESE BUSES WERE BUILT WITH A 1200MM OR 800MM BRAKE HOSE. DEPENDING ON HOW THIS HOSE WAS MOUNTED, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF EXCESSIVE STRESS ON THIS HOSE CAUSING CRACKING CLOSE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER AS WELL AS AT THE MOUNTING CLAMPS.
01V175000 · 2K units · VAN HOOL, N.V.
- May 25, 2001Safety2000–2001 Van Hool C2000, 2000–2001 Van Hool T2100 — Visibility
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LEVER MAY BE INCORRECTLY SECURED.
01V176000 · 1K units · VAN HOOL, N.V.