The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·26V191000·Announced 2026-03-26

ABC Bus Recalls Van Hool Buses Due to Incorrect Window Glazing

ABC Bus is recalling specific Van Hool bus models because the front entrance door window may have incorrect glazing, which could reduce driver visibility and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

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 recall involves 6,994 units where the front entrance door may have the incorrect glaze on the lower curb view window. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."

The incorrect glaze may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will inspect the vehicles and install a nontransparent vinyl cover over the window as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on 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.

The recalled product

Product
VAN HOOL CX45, CX35, TX45, T2145
Brand
VAN HOOL
Manufacturer
ABC BUS Inc
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
6,994

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 (5)

  • CX45
  • CX35
  • TX45
  • T2145
  • C2045

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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