NHTSA Recall 10V603000: Interior (visibility)
VAN HOOL N.V. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,673 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Van Hool A300K.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V603000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES › INTERIOR |
| Report received | December 1, 2010 |
| Owner notification | January 10, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V603000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Van Hool A300K | 2006, 2008, 2009 |
| Van Hool A300K Hyb | 2005 |
| Van Hool A300L | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Van Hool A330 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Van Hool A330FC | 2004, 2007 |
| Van Hool AG300 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009 |
| Van Hool C2045 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Van Hool T2140 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Van Hool T2145 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Van Hool TD925 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.