Recalls for your 2009 Van Hool A300l

Recalls for 2009 Van Hool A300l

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DEFECT #1 - INTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2009-10-09
Description
Van hool is recalling certain model year 2009 transit buses, models a300l and ag300, equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs.  The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.

Consequence
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.

Corrective Action
Van hool will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge.  Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054.  The safety recall began on december 18, 2009.  Owners may contact van hool at 1-407-656-7977.

Notes
Van hool's recall campaign number is wg900.076.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 .

DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR


Posted on: 2010-12-06
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

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 .