The worst 2006 Van Hool A300K problems
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Recalls 1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 10V603000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Van Hool A300K 24
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The control arms of the front and trailing axles are equipped with a flexible ball-joint at the chassis side
- Mobile column lifts raise the vehicle under the wheels
- To check emergency side window operation
- Introduction
- Van Hool recently changed-over in production to a “longer” articulation shaft (VH11717611) to fasten the...
- This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so...
- Van Hool has received a letter from Ventura, manufacturer of door systems, stating that they have recently...
- Van Hool has introduced in production a lower value resistor in the defroster fan speed control circuit to...
- Incorrect position of high-pressure switch and test connection on refrigerant compressor discharge service...
- Service Information: In its production process, Bock, manufacturer of refrigerant compressors, has...
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How many recalls does the 2006 Van Hool A300K have?
1 recall, covering visibility.
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