Recall 10V603000: 2006–2010 Van Hool T2140 and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 1, 2010

Manufacturer

VAN HOOL N.V.

Potentially affected

1,673vehicles

Model years

2006–2010

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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 10, 2011. Owners may contact the warranty administrator for abc bus, inc. Toll free at 1-877-427-7278.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 Van Hool T21401 complaints
• 2007 Van Hool T21403 complaints
• 2008 Van Hool T21400 complaints
• 2009 Van Hool T21400 complaints
• 2010 Van Hool T21400 complaints
• 2006 Van Hool T21450 complaints
• 2007 Van Hool T21450 complaints
• 2008 Van Hool T21450 complaints
• 2009 Van Hool T21450 complaints
• 2010 Van Hool T21450 complaints