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1998 Van Hool T2145 Recalls & Complaints

The 1998 Van Hool T2145 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Van Hool dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Van Hool T2145. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

1998 Van Hool T2145 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Van Hool T2145.

Most-cited components

  • Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #568472 · Filed

    WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THERE WAS A TIRE BLOWOUT. A PIECE OF RUBBER CAME OFF LEFT FRONT TIRE, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL REGARDING CONTINENTAL TIRES 315/80R22.5.*JB.*AK

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1998 Van Hool T2145 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Wheelchair Lift Outer Barrier May Fail/FMVSS 403

NHTSA #21V799000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility — Wheelchair Lift/Ramp · NHTSA notice

Reported October 14, 2021 · Van Hool N.V.

Potentially affected: 422 vehicles

Repair completion: 7.35% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Van Hool campaign P1528-SB2067 · Owners notified November 30, 2021

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.

Manufacturer remedy

Ricon will reinforce the outer barrier with additional supports, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Owners may contact Van Hool's customer service at 1-877-427-7278 or 1-407-656-7977. Van Hool's number for this recall is P1528-SB2067.

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.

VAN HOOL/VANNER BATTERY EQUALIZER

NHTSA #02V071001 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery · NHTSA notice

Reported February 26, 2002 · VAN HOOL, N.V.

Potentially affected: 865 vehicles

Vehicles built October 1, 1997 – August 31, 2001 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE BUS. THE FAILURE MODE CAN CAUSE OPERATOR DISTRACTION, AND/OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

VANNER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUSES FOR CERTAIN EQUALIZERS BY THE DATE CODE. THE AFFECTED EQUALIZERS WILL BE REPLACED BY VANNER. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VANNER AT 1-800-227-6937 OR VAN HOOL/ABC COACH AT 407-656-7977.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Other Van Hool T2145 model years

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