Van Hool Ag300 2002-2009
Model Ag300 made by Van Hool got 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding visibility. There were some recalls concerninginterior lighting and visibility.
Car model
| Name | Recalls | Bulletins |
|---|---|---|
| Van Hool Ag300 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| Van Hool Ag300 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| Van Hool Ag300 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| Van Hool Ag300 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| Van Hool Ag300 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| Van Hool Ag300 2009 | 2 | 2 |
Model 2009
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V397000 | VAN HOOL N.V. | V (Vehicle) | 16 | 12/18/2009 | MFR | VAN HOOL N.V. | 10/09/2009 | 10/09/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V603000 | VAN HOOL N.V. | from 08/01/2002 to 12/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 1673 | MFR | VAN HOOL N.V. | 12/01/2010 | 12/06/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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 Summary | 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 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| SB1241 | 01/07/2011 | 10037688 | Ready | 06/03/2011 | |
| SB1241 | 01/07/2011 | 10037688 | Van hool: the rear view mirror switch may overheat and cause a fire hazard and inoperative movement of mirrors. *rm | 06/03/2011 | |