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2001 Van Hool C2045Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2001 Van Hool C2045. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-799 the manufacturer reports only 7% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls7Lowest repair rate 7%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 26, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Van Hool C2045 has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

2001 Van Hool C2045 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

9%repaired · 2026 Q3

Visibility: glass, side/rear

New

Recall 26V-191 · Mar 26, 2026 · 6,994 vehicles · 662 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

7%repaired · 2023 Q3

Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp

Recall 21V-799 · Oct 14, 2021 · 422 vehicles · 30 repaired

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Latches/locks/linkages

Recall 05V-210 · May 9, 2005 · 150 vehicles

Risk. THE MISMATCH COULD MAKE THE WINDOW OPEN PREMATURELY OR INADVERTENTLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut

Recall 04V-422 · Aug 30, 2004 · 408 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, IT MAY BREAK SOME FUSES OR RELAYS, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 02V-071 · Feb 26, 2002 · 865 vehicles

Risk. WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Van Hool.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other C2045 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C2045 median. How we score

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Van Hool C2045, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SERVICE BRAKE SUPPLY TANK SEPARATIONPE04047 · closed Aug 30, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-423
  2. LUGGAGE STRUT ARM SHORTS CIRCUITSPE04048 · closed Sep 1, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-422

Own a 2001 C2045?

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