How many recalls does the 2004 Van Hool T2145 have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2004 Van Hool T2145 as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Van Hool will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2004 Van Hool T2145 is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2004 Van Hool T2145.

Are recall repairs on a 2004 Van Hool T2145 free?

Usually. Federal law requires Van Hool to remedy recalls on the 2004 T2145 free of charge at an authorized Van Hool dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2004 Van Hool T2145 affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2004 Van Hool T2145, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2004 Van Hool T2145?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2004 Van Hool T2145.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2004 Van Hool T2145 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2004 Van Hool T2145 has 6 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 2004 Van Hool T2145. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

NHTSA #26V191000

Reported 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 ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP

NHTSA #21V799000

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

Potentially affected: 422 vehicles

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.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

NHTSA #08V237000

Reported May 28, 2008 · VAN HOOL N.V.

Potentially affected: 149 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

FAILURE OF THE WIPER LINKAGES WILL LEAD TO WIPER SYSTEM BREAKDOWN. THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

VAN HOOL IS WORKING WITH DOGA AND DOGA WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VAN HOOL (ABC COMPANIES) AT 1-407-656-7977.

Notes

VAN HOOL RECALL NO. 1213.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #07V186000

Reported April 27, 2007 · VAN HOOL N.V.

Potentially affected: 450 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THIS INTERFERENCE CAN CAUSE IMPROPER SHIFTING OF THE TRANSMISSION, AS FORWARD GEAR CAN BE ENGAGED FROM NEUTRAL ONLY, IF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STOPPED, AND IF THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS BEEN DEPRESSED. IF THE MALFUNCTION OCCURS WHILE 'R' (REVERSE) IS BEING SELECTED, THE SHIFTER MAY POSSIBLY CHANGE TO 'D' (DRIVE), INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

VAN HOOL IS WORKING WITH ZF/ARENS TO DEVELOP A MORE EFFECTIVE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VAN HOOL AT 1-800-222-2871 OR ZF AT 1-734-416-6200.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

NHTSA #06V128000

Reported April 24, 2006 · VAN HOOL N.V.

Potentially affected: 870 vehicles

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS INSTALLED IN THESE MOTOR COACHES CAN FAIL.

Safety consequence

A FIRE CAN RESULT SHOULD THE TURBOCHARGER FAIL.

Manufacturer remedy

DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E019000) AND WILL REMEDY THESE MOTOR COACHES. THE ENGINES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR VAN HOOL AT 1-407-656-7977.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

NHTSA #04V424000

Reported August 30, 2004 · VAN HOOL, N.V.

Potentially affected: 107 vehicles

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE HOSE FITTINGS OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE FEED LINES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CRIMPED.

Safety consequence

IF THE HOSE SEPARATES FROM THE FITTING, FAILURE OF THE LINES AND THE LOSS OF PRESSURE WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASED STEERING FORCE NECESSARY FOR MANEUVERING THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND DETERMINE THE CONDITION OF THE CRIMP FITTINGS. IF IMPROPERLY CRIMPED, STEERING LINE REPLACEMENT WILL BE REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VAN HOOL AT 1-800-222-2871.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN 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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