VAN HOOL ( 09V397000 )

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
VAN HOOL / A300L		2009
VAN HOOL / AG300		2009
Manufacturer: VAN HOOL N.V.		Mfr’s Report Date: OCT 08, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V397000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected: 16

Summary: 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.

Consequence: A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.

Remedy: VAN HOOL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE LUMINATOR’S DEFECT REPORT 09E-054. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VAN HOOL AT 1-407-656-7977.

Notes: VAN HOOL’S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS WG900.076. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .