AI Damage2023 VAN Hool CX45: common problems
The maker issued 19 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 19
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- VDL Van Hool has received a few complains about the improper operation of the interior heating system
Investigation has shown that this is caused by an improper setting of the pressure regulator on the Burkert valve block. The too low setting of the pressure regulator prevents the water valves from opening when…
- On the above-mentioned vehicles, it is possible that the installation of the FMCSA decal has been omitted
Verification is necessary in order that the decal is present in accordance with the requirements of FMCSA.
- On the above-mentioned vehicles, it is possible that the installation of the FMCSA decal has been omitted
Verification is necessary in order that the decal is present in accordance with the requirements of FMCSA
- The control arms of the front and trailing axles are equipped with a flexible ball-joint at the chassis side
Van Hool has several suppliers for the repair kit of this flexible ball-joint. All of the repair kits contain a flexible ball-joint, a spacer and a snap ring. Due to not equal thickness of the spacer in the different…
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you that VDL Van Hool has gradually switched over to…
The purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you that VDL Van Hool has gradually switched over to other components for the front axle steering system. This switch-over has been cut into production as from units…
- Mobile column lifts raise the vehicle under the wheels
This service bulletin is a reminder about the usage of mobile column lifts when lifting a complete vehicle.
- INTRODUCTION The purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you about the removal and installation of…
INTRODUCTION The purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you about the removal and installation of Raufoss line fittings
- TO CHECK EMERGENCY SIDE WINDOW OPERATION To ensure trouble-free operation, the emergency side windows must…
TO CHECK EMERGENCY SIDE WINDOW OPERATION To ensure trouble-free operation, the emergency side windows must be checked on a regular basis. This will allow you to confirm the proper operation of the emergency exit handle…
- VDL Van Hool has introduced in production a reinforced anchoring point for the refrigerant compressor bracket
Customers who want to install this reinforced anchoring point can follow the step-by-step instructions mentioned in this service bulletin.
- VDL Van Hool has determined an issue regarding the refrigerant compressor bracket anchoring point at the…
VDL Van Hool has determined an issue regarding the refrigerant compressor bracket anchoring point at the engine side on the above mentioned vehicles. To address this issue, VDL Van Hool is conducting a field change…
- This service bulletin provides step-by-step instructions on how to remove and install the radiator of the…
This service bulletin provides step-by-step instructions on how to remove and install the radiator of the engine cooling system.
- VDL Van Hool has released Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) in combination with Collision Mitigation System…
VDL Van Hool has released Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) in combination with Collision Mitigation System (CMS) as an option for above mentioned vehic
NHTSA lists 19 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 VAN Hool CX45?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 19 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 VAN Hool CX45?
NHTSA lists 19 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2023 VAN Hool CX45 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.