Van Hool recall 26V191000 - Glass, Side/Rear

NHTSA · March 26, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V191000 (Van Hool), reported March 26, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 6,994.
• Component: Glass, Side/Rear.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

March 26, 2026

Recalling firm

Van Hool N.V.

Source ID

26V191000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 24 recall campaigns from Van Hool N.V since 2010, 1 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 6,994 vehicles, it is larger than 73% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."

Consequence

The incorrect glaze may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective action

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 1-877-427-7278. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.

Affected vehicles

159 make/model/year rows in the campaign; showing the first 60 distinct.

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