No complaints are listed for the 2014 VAN Hool C2045. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as VAN HOOL C2045.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
4 recalls.
Date: 2021-10-14. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Defect: 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, (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-01-31. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain 2010-2014 C2045 and T2145 motorcoaches, 2014-2015 TX40 motorcoaches, 2014-2017 TX45 motorcoaches, 2011-2015 TD925 motorcoaches, 2014-2016 CX45 motorcoaches and 2010-2013 T2140 motorcoaches. When the vehicle is started in low temperatures, the steering wheel may be difficult to turn.
Consequence: Reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering box, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2017. Owners may contact ABC Bus, Inc. at 1-877-427-7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P826.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-11-29. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 C2045 and T2145; 2010 C3045; 2016 CX35; 2014-2016 CX45 and TX45; 2009-2016 TD925; 2015-2016 TDX25 and TX40 and 2010-2013 T2140 motorcoaches. In the affected vehicles, the front steering knuckle carriers may crack. (excerpt)
Consequence: Cracking of a steering knuckle carrier may result in its total failure, allowing a wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering knuckle carriers that were produced from August 2009 through March 2011. Carriers that were produced from April 2011 to December 2014 will be inspected by ultrasonic measurement and replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2017. Owners may contact ABC Bus, Inc. at 1- (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-06-01. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2014 C2045, 2014-2015 CX45, TD925, TX40, TX45, and 2015 TDX25 coaches. The affected vehicles have front steering knuckle carrier that may break.
Consequence: If the front steering knuckle carrier breaks, the coach wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: ABC Bus will notify owners on behalf of Van Hool, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact ABC Bus at 1-877-427-7278. Van Hool's number for this recall is P750.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
28 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 7 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 4 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
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| STRUCTURE | 3 |
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| SUSPENSION | 3 |
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| WHEELS | 3 |
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| Emergency Window | 2 |
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11020718
Date: 2025-07-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
The control arms of the front and trailing axles are equipped with a flexible ball-joint at the chassis side. Van Hool has several suppliers for the repair kit of this flexible ball-joint. All of the repair kits contain a flexible ball-joint, a spacer and a snap ring. Due to not equal thickness of
11019709
Date: 2025-06-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Mobile column lifts raise the vehicle under the wheels. This service bulletin is a reminder about the usage of mobile column lifts when lifting a complete vehicle.
11018226
Date: 2025-05-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY/WIPER.
TO CHECK EMERGENCY SIDE WINDOW OPERATION To ensure trouble-free operation, the emergency side windows must be checked on a regular basis. This will allow you to confirm the proper operation of the emergency exit handle and unlatching mechanism, as well as the proper installation and function of th
11018227
Date: 2025-05-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, SUSPENSION.
INTRODUCTION The purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you about the removal and installation of Raufoss line fittings
11013089
Date: 2025-01-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Van Hool recently changed-over in production to a a longera articulation shaft (VH11717611) to fasten the wheel-suspension arms to the steering knuckle carrier/hub carrier. Field experience has shown that this change-over has a positive impact on the lifespan of the rubber bushings. The a lon
11013090
Date: 2025-01-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so that the vehicle meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationa s (NHTSA) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in the U.S and the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (
11010424
Date: 2024-11-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so that the vehicle meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationa s (NHTSA) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in the U.S and the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (C
10248730
Date: 2024-01-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so that the vehicle meets the National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationA?A A s (NHTSA) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in the U.S and the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standa
10233467
Date: 2023-01-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Service Information: In its production process, Bock, manufacturer of refrigerant compressors, has switched to a new type of motor protection switch for the electric motor of the refrigerant compressor. As the MP10 motor protection switch (VH11472802) is no longer made available as a spare part, as
10219652
Date: 2022-08-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: WHEELS.
Product Improvement: ALL VEHICLES WITH LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS - Introduction of wheel-end monitoring system (WEM). Van Hool has released a wheel-end monitoring system (WEM) which can be installed on all vehicles equipped with light-alloy wheels. The WEM is installed at the outboard side of the wheel and