Van Hool T2145 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint across 17 model years of the Van Hool T2145 (1998–2014). The most-complained-about year is 1998.

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What Van Hool T2145 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The 1998 model year has the most, with 1.

• Tires: tread/belt1

All Van Hool T2145 recalls (15)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Van Hool T2145, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Glass, side/rear (visibility)

   NHTSA 26V191000 Reported March 26, 2026 6,994 vehicles potentially affected ABC BUS Inc

   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…

   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…

   Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

2. Wheelchair lift/ramp (equipment adaptive/mobility)

   NHTSA 21V799000 Reported October 14, 2021 422 vehicles potentially affected Van Hool N.V.

   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…

   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…

   Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

3. Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

   NHTSA 17V064000 Reported January 31, 2017 1,396 vehicles potentially affected Van Hool N.V.

   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.

   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…

   Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

4. Steering

   NHTSA 16V857000 Reported November 29, 2016 1,612 vehicles potentially affected Van Hool N.V.

   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.

   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…

   Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

5. Seats

   NHTSA 16V144000 Reported March 9, 2016 205 vehicles potentially affected Van Hool N.V.

   Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2012 A300L, 2011 C2045, 2011-2013 T2145, 2012-2015 TD925, 2016 TDX25, and 2014-2015 TX45 motor coaches equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly…

   Remedy: Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers for the manufacturer of the seat will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The…

   Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013

6. Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

   NHTSA 12V495000 Reported October 12, 2012 138 vehicles potentially affected VAN HOOL N.V.

   Van Hool is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 C2045, and model year 2011 T2140 and T2145 motorcoaches manufactured from September 2010 through September 2011, equipped with a Daimler DD13 engine without ground cables installed on the Prestolite AC172 alternators. Internal corrosion may cause the alternator components to overheat.

   Remedy: Van Hool through their US agent, ABC Bus, Inc., will notify owners, and dealers will add external ground cables to the alternators, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 5, 2012. Owners may contact the…

   Model years: 2011

7. Fuel system, diesel and diesel (engine and engine cooling)

   NHTSA 12V286000 Reported June 21, 2012 203 vehicles potentially affected VAN HOOL N.V.

   Van hool is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 c2045, t2140, and t2145 vehicles, equipped with a detroit diesel dd13 engine. The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen,…

   Remedy: Van hool is working with daimler trucks north america to repair these motorcoaches (please see 12e009000). Where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service…

   Model years: 2011, 2012

8. Electronic stability control (esc)

   NHTSA 12V257000 Reported June 7, 2012 17 vehicles potentially affected VAN HOOL N.V.

   Van hool is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 c2045, 2011-2012 t2140, 2010-2011 t2145 and 2011 td925 motorcoaches, equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules, manufactured from august 2005, through september 2011. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination…

   Remedy: Van hool will notify owners via its dealer abc bus inc. And replace the control module free of charge. The recall began on july 2, 2012. Owners may contact the warranty administrator for abc bus, inc. Toll free at…

   Model years: 2010, 2011

9. Interior (visibility)

   NHTSA 10V603000 Reported December 1, 2010 1,673 vehicles potentially affected VAN HOOL N.V.

   Van hool is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2011 transit buses and motorcoaches manufactured from august 2002 through october 2010, equipped with hadley remote mirror switches, part numbers 509vh and 509vh1f. The rear view mirror switch may overheat, causing the plastic housing to melt.

   Remedy: Van hool will notify owners via its dealer abc bus inc. Owners will have the choice to perform the repair themselves or to take the vehicle(s) to an abc-location for repair, free of charge. The safety recall began on…

   Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

10. Diesel (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 08V581000 Reported November 5, 2008 76 vehicles potentially affected VAN HOOL N.V.

    Van hool is recalling 76 my 2008-2009 c2045 and t2145 motor coaches equipped with caterpillar c13 diesel engines. The extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.

    Remedy: Van hool is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles (please see 08e054). Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or van hool at 1-407-656-7977.

    Model years: 2008, 2009

11. Linkages (visibility)

    NHTSA 08V237000 Reported May 28, 2008 149 vehicles potentially affected VAN HOOL N.V.

    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.

    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.

    Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

12. Equipment

    NHTSA 07V186000 Reported April 27, 2007 450 vehicles potentially affected VAN HOOL N.V.

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

13. Diesel (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 06V128000 Reported April 24, 2006 870 vehicles potentially affected VAN HOOL N.V.

    On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors installed in these motor coaches can 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…

    Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006

14. Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

    NHTSA 04V424000 Reported August 30, 2004 107 vehicles potentially affected VAN HOOL, N.V.

    On certain motor coaches, the hose fittings of the power steering pressure feed lines may have been improperly crimped.

    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…

    Model years: 2004

15. 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

    NHTSA 02V071001 Reported February 26, 2002 865 vehicles potentially affected VAN HOOL, N.V.

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.