NHTSAVISIBILITY
ABC BUS Inc - Incorrect Glaze May Reduce Visibility Though Door/FMVSS 205
Published: March 26, 2026Recall ID: 26V191000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The incorrect glaze may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Incorrect Glaze May Reduce Visibility Though Door/FMVSS 205
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Glaze May Reduce Visibility Though Door/FMVSS 205 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V191000 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V191000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | ABC BUS Inc |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | The incorrect glaze may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 6994 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |