1999–2023 Van Hool (5 models) Visibility Recall 26V191000
NHTSA recall 26V191000 covers about 6,994 1999–2023 Van Hool (5 models) vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Mar 26, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V191000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Visibility (glass, side/rear)
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."
The risk
The incorrect glaze may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Apr 20, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Van Hool C2045 | 1999–2013 | — |
| Van Hool CX35 | 2016–2022 | — |
| Van Hool CX45 | 2013–2023 | — |
| Van Hool T2145 | 2004–2013 | — |
| Van Hool TX45 | 2013–2022 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Mar 26, 2026
- Owner notification
- Apr 20, 2026
- Build dates covered
- Oct 1, 1999 to Dec 1, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- ABC BUS Inc
- Safety standard (FMVSS)
- 205
Check your VIN for 26V191000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 26V191000 is open, call any Van Hool dealer's service department and give them the recall number. The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V191000?
NHTSA recall 26V191000 covers about 6,994 1999–2023 Van Hool (5 models) vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Mar 26, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers 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.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V191000?
NHTSA's record for 26V191000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "The incorrect glaze may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V191000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Van Hool dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 26V191000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and install a nontransparent vinyl cover over the window as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Apr 20, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 26V191000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.