2014 VAN HOOL C2045 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 VAN HOOL C2045
The 2014 VAN HOOL C2045 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP, STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION), STEERING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Van Hool N.V. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2014 VAN HOOL C2045
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2014 VAN HOOL C2045, potentially affecting up to 3,985 vehicles.
Recall 21V799000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
| 422 vehicles affected
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...
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.
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.
View full details →Recall 17V064000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| 1,396 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 16V857000 — STEERING
| 1,612 vehicles affected
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.
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.
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...
View full details →Recall 15V331000 — STEERING
| 555 vehicles affected
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 VAN HOOL C2045
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 VAN HOOL C2045.
Safety Rating for the 2014 VAN HOOL C2045
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 VAN HOOL C2045 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 VAN HOOL C2045
Van Hool N.V. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2014 VAN HOOL C2045. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB1671 — STRUCTURE
Introduction of reinforced battery tray understructure. This product improvement, subject of the bulletin, is applicable to C2045 units listed in the table below. Due to a design change during production, Van Hool has released two different reinforcements kits.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 VAN HOOL C2045
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VAN HOOL C2045
- 2009 VAN HOOL C2045 — 0 complaints
- 2010 VAN HOOL C2045 — 0 complaints
- 2011 VAN HOOL C2045 — 0 complaints
- 2012 VAN HOOL C2045 — 0 complaints
- 2013 VAN HOOL C2045 — 0 complaints
- 2014 VAN HOOL C2045 (current)
- 2017 VAN HOOL C2045 — 0 complaints
Other VAN HOOL Models
- VAN HOOL T2140 — 4 total complaints
- VAN HOOL BUS — 1 total complaint
- VAN HOOL CX35 — 1 total complaint
- VAN HOOL CX45 — 1 total complaint
- VAN HOOL T2145 — 1 total complaint
- VAN HOOL A300K — 0 total complaints
- VAN HOOL A300K HYB — 0 total complaints
- VAN HOOL A300L — 0 total complaints