NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10169675: 2020 Van Hool Cx35

Official manufacturer communication context for 2020 Van Hool Cx35, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10169675 summary graphic for 2020 Van Hool Cx35
10169675NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
4affected product rows
90/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Introduction of a DEF tank filler cap unit with integrated de-aeration valve. Van Hool has switched over to a new type of DEF tank filler cap unit from MY2020 vehicles onwards. The new DEF tank filler cap unit is equipped with an integrated de-aeration valve and prevents tank ventilation problems in case the standard installed tank in-line de-aeration valve is clogged due to DEF crystallization. The new DEF tank filler cap unit fits earlier vehciles and will be supplied as kit 91082547.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
Van HoolCx352020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Van HoolCx452020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Van HoolTx40model years not specifiedAsk for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Van HoolTx45model years not specifiedAsk for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10169675?

Introduction of a DEF tank filler cap unit with integrated de-aeration valve. Van Hool has switched over to a new type of DEF tank filler cap unit from MY2020 vehicles onwards. The new DEF tank filler cap unit is equipped with an integrated de-aeration valve and prevents tank ventilation problems in case the standard installed tank in-line de-aeration valve is clogged due to DEF crystallization. The new DEF tank.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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