Van Hool recall: Visibility
What is wrong
Van hool is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2011 transit buses and motorcoaches manufactured from august 2002 through october 2010, equipped with hadley remote mirror switches, part numbers 509vh and 509vh1f. The rear view mirror switch may overheat, causing the plastic housing to melt.
What could happen
Excessive heating can cause a fire resulting in smoke, operator distraction, or personal injury. An overheated mirror switch could cause the exterior rear view mirrors to not operate. The mirrors may not adjust properly from the interior switch or operate poorly. Therefore, the driver may not be able to have full use of the rear view mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Van hool will notify owners via its dealer abc bus inc. Owners will have the choice to perform the repair themselves or to take the vehicle(s) to an abc-location for repair, free of charge. The safety recall began on january 10, 2011. Owners may contact the warranty administrator for abc bus, inc. Toll free at 1-877-427-7278.
Vehicles covered
- Van Hool A300K 2006, 2008–2009
- Van Hool A300K Hyb 2005
- Van Hool A300L 2008–2010
- Van Hool A330 2002–2004
- Van Hool A330Fc 2004, 2007
- Van Hool Ag300 2002–2004, 2006–2007, 2009
- Van Hool C2045 2006–2011
- Van Hool T2140 2006–2010
- Van Hool T2145 2006–2010
- Van Hool Td925 2008–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V603000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Van Hool N.V.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 1, 2010
- Owners notified
- Jan 10, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,673
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 1, 2008 to Aug 31, 2008
- Part
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Interior
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Van Hool recall: Fuel system, diesel May 25, 2021
- Van Hool recall: Equipment Dec 12, 2018
- Van Hool recall: Seat belts Mar 30, 2018
- Van Hool recall: Steering Jan 31, 2017
- Van Hool recall: Steering Nov 29, 2016
- Van Hool recall: Seats Mar 9, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.