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🔥 Fire risk💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 10V603📅 Dec 6, 2010

2002–2009 Van Hool AG300 & 2006–2011 Van Hool C2045 + 8 more recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V603000
Manufacturer
VAN HOOL N.V.
Vehicles affected
1,673
Component
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
Owner phone
1-877-427-7278
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 10, 2011
Built
Aug 1, 2008 – Aug 31, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V603 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V603?

2002–2009 Van Hool AG300 & 2006–2011 Van Hool C2045 + 8 more. 1,673 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Van Hool dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-427-7278.