Van Hool N.v. | NHTSA Recall #10V603000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V603000 by Van Hool N.v.. Includes 1,673 affected units, REMOTE MIRROR SWITCH/OVERHEATS, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V603000

Manufacturer: Van Hool N.v.

Report Received Date: 2010-12-01T00:00:00

Subject: Remote mirror switch/overheats

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 1,673

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

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 Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-j9nw_v5iw-e8rc

NHTSA ID: 10V603000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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