No complaints are listed for the 2000 VAN Hool T2145. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as VAN HOOL T2145.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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3 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: 2006-04-24. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS INSTALLED IN THESE MOTOR COACHES CAN FAIL.
Consequence: A FIRE CAN RESULT SHOULD THE TURBOCHARGER FAIL.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2002-02-26. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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/A (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
2 investigations; 0 open.
PE01016
Opened: 2001-05-03. Closed: 2001-05-31.
WIPER ARM
ALLEGED THAT THE WIPER LEVER THAT CONNECTS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS TO THE WIPER MOTOR MAY LOOSEN WITHOUT WARNING.
Systems: VISIBILITY.
Linked campaign numbers: 01V176000.
PE01015
Opened: 2001-04-30. Closed: 2001-05-31.
FRONT BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE
ALLEGED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE RUPTURING WHERE THEY ARE CLAMPED TO THE FRONT CONTROL ARM.A RUPTURED BRAKE HOSE WILL CAUSE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES
Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Linked campaign numbers: 01V175000.
Manufacturer communications
10 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
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| WHEELS | 2 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
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| Emergency Window | 1 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
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| VISIBILITY | 1 |
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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
10209992
Date: 2022-03-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Service Information - Maintenance operations related to refrigerant compressor oil This service information bulletin is a reminder/update about refrigerant compressor oil maintenance. To ensure a reliable system, it is important to perform the maintenance on a regular base as mentioned further on.
10209994
Date: 2021-11-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Service Information - Introduction of new 4/2 solenoid valve in compressed-air circuit Van Hool has switched over into production to a new type of 4/2 solenoid valve in the compressed-air system. As the previous Knorr-Bremse (Bosch) solenoid valve (VH11102170) is no longer made available as spare p
10206915
Date: 2016-03-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN, WHEELS.
DANA, manufacturer of axles, has informed Van Hool that the procedure for checking the wheel bearing end-play has been changed.
10033324
Date: 2009-11-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
VAN HOOL COACHES: STARTER SOLENOID FLYBACK DIODE. ALL COACHES FEATURING MULTIPLEX TECHNOLOGY. IN THE MAIN JUNCTION BOX OF THE UNITS, MULTICONNECTOR PIN E11 OF MULTIPLEX NODE 4 (PART #10690971) HAS BEEN CONNECTED TO THE STARTER MOTOR SOLENOID GROUND. OVER TIME THIS NODE MAY EXPERIENCE ISSUES FROM
10030269
Date: 2009-03-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, POWER TRAIN.
VAN HOOL BUS: COOLANT LINE SERVICE. BULLETIN INCLUDES 2 SECTIONS. SEC. 1 REPLACEMENT OF COOLANT HOSES AND SEC. 2 INSTALLATION OF BRACKETS FOR COOLANT LINE RETENTION. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
10031007
Date: 2009-03-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
ABC CO. (VAN HOOL INC.): COOLANT LINE SERVICE. THERE ARE 2 SECTIONS. SECTION 1 COVERS REPLACEMENT OF COOLANT HOSES AND SECTION 2 COVERS INSTALLATION OF BRACKETS FOR COOLANT LINE RETENTION. BOTH SECTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS BULLETIN SO THAT IN CASES WHEN BOTH SECTIONS ARE APPLICABLE THEY MAY BE