2009 VAN HOOL A300L — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 VAN HOOL A300L
The 2009 VAN HOOL A300L has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR, INTERIOR LIGHTING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by VAN HOOL N.V. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2009 VAN HOOL A300L
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2009 VAN HOOL A300L, potentially affecting up to 1,689 vehicles.
Recall 10V603000 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
| 1,673 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 09V397000 — INTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 VAN HOOL A300L
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 VAN HOOL A300L.
Safety Rating for the 2009 VAN HOOL A300L
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 VAN HOOL A300L in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 VAN HOOL A300L
VAN HOOL N.V. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2009 VAN HOOL A300L. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB2401 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Van Hool has received a letter from Ventura, manufacturer of door systems, stating that they have recently received complaints on a regular basis about the door panel not being secured to the lower door shaft lever. A situation that can involve serious risks to passengers if they lean against the...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 VAN HOOL A300L
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VAN HOOL A300L
- 2008 VAN HOOL A300L — 0 complaints
- 2009 VAN HOOL A300L (current)
- 2010 VAN HOOL A300L — 0 complaints
- 2012 VAN HOOL A300L — 0 complaints
Other VAN HOOL Models
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- VAN HOOL BUS — 1 total complaint
- VAN HOOL CX35 — 1 total complaint
- VAN HOOL CX45 — 1 total complaint
- VAN HOOL T2145 — 1 total complaint
- VAN HOOL A300K — 0 total complaints
- VAN HOOL A300K HYB — 0 total complaints
- VAN HOOL A330 — 0 total complaints