Van Hool A330 2004

Model A330 made in 2004 by Van Hool got 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding visibility. There was one recall concerning visibility .

Model 2004

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR
10V603000VAN HOOL N.V.from 05/01/2008 to 06/30/2005V (Vehicle)1673MFRVAN HOOL N.V.12/01/201012/06/2010
Defect SummaryVan 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 SummaryExcessive 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 SummaryVan 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 manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a notification schedule. owners may contact the warranty administrator for abc bus, inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278.
NotesOwners 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 .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
SB124101/07/201110037688Ready06/03/2011
SB124101/07/201110037688Van hool: the rear view mirror switch may overheat and cause a fire hazard and inoperative movement of mirrors. *rm06/03/2011