NHTSA campaign 09V397000

VAN HOOL N.V. recall 09V397000

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.

Reported 10/09/2009

What can happen

A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.

Repair

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.

Components

  • Interior lighting

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.