Van Hool N.V.: Safety Recalls in 2009

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Van Hool N.V. in 2009. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 9, 2009

(Campaign #: WG900.076)

HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGN/POSSIBLE FIRE

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.

NHTSA ID: 09V397000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 16

Consequence Summary:

A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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