ABC Bus Recalls Van Hool CX35 and CX45 Due to Heater Exhaust Risk
ABC Bus is recalling 2023-2024 Van Hool CX35 and CX45 buses because Hydronic L-II heaters may release excessive exhaust gas, posing a risk of smoke poisoning or fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (heater exhaust) that can cause a vehicle fire or smoke poisoning, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury or property-damage reports/risks in vehicle recalls.
Plain-English summary
ABC Bus Inc. is recalling certain 2023-2024 Van Hool CX35 and CX45 vehicles equipped with Hydronic L-II heaters. The recall involves 329 vehicles. The defect is that the burner units in these heaters may release excessive exhaust gas.
Excessive exhaust gas can result in smoke poisoning or cause a vehicle fire, which increases the risk of injury. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- VAN HOOL CX35, CX45
- Brand
- VAN HOOL
- Manufacturer
- ABC BUS Inc
- Category
- Vehicle — Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 329
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- CX35
- CX45
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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