2012 VAN HOOL A300L — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 VAN HOOL A300L
The 2012 VAN HOOL A300L has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Van Hool N.V. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 VAN HOOL A300L
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 VAN HOOL A300L, potentially affecting up to 205 vehicles.
Recall 16V144000 — SEATS
| 205 vehicles affected
Defect: Van Hool N.V. (Van Hool) is recalling certain model year 2012 A300L, 2011 C2045, 2011-2013 T2145, 2012-2015 TD925, 2016 TDX25, and 2014-2015 TX45 motor coaches equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
Consequence: If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Van Hool will notify owners, and dealers for the manufacturer of the seat will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 VAN HOOL A300L
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 VAN HOOL A300L.
Safety Rating for the 2012 VAN HOOL A300L
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 VAN HOOL A300L in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 VAN HOOL A300L
Van Hool N.V. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2012 VAN HOOL A300L. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB2386 — 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 2012 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 — 0 complaints
- 2010 VAN HOOL A300L — 0 complaints
- 2012 VAN HOOL A300L (current)
Other VAN HOOL Models
- VAN HOOL T2140 — 4 total complaints
- 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