NHTSA campaign 26V191000
ABC BUS Inc Recall 26V-191: Incorrect Glaze May Reduce Visibility Though Door/FMVSS 205
NHTSA recall 26V191000 was reported by ABC BUS Inc on March 26, 2026, with 6,994 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Van Hool C2045, Van Hool CX45, Van Hool T2145 and more for model years 1999–2023. Owners were notified on April 20, 2026, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 26V191000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.
To see whether a specific vehicle is included and still needs the repair, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V191000 (also written 26V-191 or 26V191)
- Filed by
- ABC BUS Inc
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 6,994 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Visibility — Glass, Side/Rear
- Owners notified
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 205
Repair completion: 9.47% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 26V191000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Van Hool
Van Hool C2045
Van Hool CX35
Van Hool CX45
Van Hool T2145
Van Hool TX45
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 26V191000.
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 consequence
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.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 26V191000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.