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2006 Van Hool C2045Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2006 Van Hool C2045. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-799 the manufacturer reports only 7% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls8Lowest 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 2006 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.

8 recalls

2006 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 →

28%repaired · 2015 Q4

Electrical system

Recall 14V-276 · May 23, 2014 · 18 vehicles · 5 repaired

Risk. Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Rearview mirrors/devices: interior

Recall 10V-603 · Dec 1, 2010 · 1,673 vehicles

Risk. EXCESSIVE HEATING CAN CAUSE A FIRE RESULTING IN SMOKE, OPERATOR DISTRACTION, OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 08V-126 · Mar 20, 2008 · 447 vehicles

Risk. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE DETACHING FROM THE REAR OF THE ALTERNATOR CAN CAUSE CABLE GROUNDING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 07V-186 · Apr 27, 2007 · 450 vehicles

Risk. THIS INTERFERENCE CAN CAUSE IMPROPER SHIFTING OF THE TRANSMISSION, AS FORWARD GEAR CAN BE ENGAGED FROM NEUTRAL ONLY, IF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STOPPED, AND IF…

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

2006 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 2006 Van Hool C2045, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ALTERNATOR B+ CABLE RETENTIONPE08003 · closed Mar 26, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-126
  2. WINDSHIELD WIPER REPLACEMENT PROGRAMPE08023 · closed Jul 21, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-237

Own a 2006 C2045?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.