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1998 Van Hool T2145Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Van Hool T2145, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-799 the manufacturer reports only 7% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 7%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Van Hool T2145 has problems

1 complaint 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
Tires10

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

2 recalls

1998 Van Hool T2145 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.

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

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

1998 vs. every other T2145 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 T2145 median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1998 Van Hool T2145, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FRONT BRAKE HOSE RUPTUREPE01015 · closed May 31, 2001
    Led to recall 01V-175
In owners' words

What T2145 owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THERE WAS A TIRE BLOWOUT. A PIECE OF RUBBER CAME OFF LEFT FRONT TIRE, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL REGARDING CONTINENTAL TIRES 315/80R22.5.*JB.*AK
Complaint 568472 · Dec 4, 2002

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