The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·10V603000·Announced 2010-12-01

Van Hool Transit Buses Recalled for Rearview Mirror Switch Fire Risk

Van Hool is recalling 1,673 transit buses and motorcoaches because a rearview mirror switch may overheat and melt, posing a fire and crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Van Hool N.V. is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2011 transit buses and motorcoaches manufactured between August 2002 and October 2010. The recall affects 1,673 vehicles equipped with specific Hadley remote mirror switches (part numbers 509VH and 509VH1F).

The defect involves the rear view mirror switch, which may overheat and cause the plastic housing to melt. This excessive heating can lead to a fire, resulting in smoke, operator distraction, or personal injury. Additionally, the overheated switch may cause the exterior rear view mirrors to fail to operate or adjust properly, preventing the driver from having full use of the mirrors and increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified by Van Hool via its dealer, ABC Bus Inc. Owners may choose to perform the repair themselves or take the vehicle to an ABC location for a free repair. The safety recall began on January 10, 2011. Owners can contact the warranty administrator for ABC Bus, Inc. toll-free at 1-877-427-7278.

The recalled product

Product
VAN HOOL A300K HYB, TD925, A330, A300K
Brand
VAN HOOL
Manufacturer
VAN HOOL N.V.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus / Motorcoach
Hazard
Affected units
1,673

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (10)

  • A300K HYB
  • TD925
  • A330
  • A300K
  • T2140
  • AG300
  • A300L
  • A330FC
  • T2145
  • C2045

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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