Visibility: glass, side/rearRecall 26V-191 · Van Hool vehicles
ABC BUS Inc recall 26V-191 covers 6,994 Van Hool vehicles for a visibility: glass, side/rear problem, reported to NHTSA on March 26, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 9% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V191000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
9%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 186 vehicles were listed as unreachable.