VAN HOOL 2005 VAN HOOL A300K HYB Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2005 VAN HOOL A300K HYB
Brand
VAN HOOL
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2005
VAN HOOL N.V. is recalling certain 2005 VAN HOOL A300K HYB vehicles due to visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:interior issues. EXCESSIVE HEATING CAN CAUSE A FIRE RESULTING IN SMOKE, OPERATOR DISTRACTION, OR PERSONAL INJURY. AN OVERHEATED MIRROR SWITCH COULD CAUSE THE EXTERIOR .
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026