NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Van Hool CX45 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2023 Van Hool CX45 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Van Hool dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Van Hool CX45. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
NHTSA #26V191000Reported March 26, 2026 · ABC BUS Inc
Potentially affected: 6,994 vehicles
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.
EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #24V332000Reported May 13, 2024 · ABC BUS Inc
Potentially affected: 329 vehicles
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other Van Hool CX45 model years
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