2008 VAN HOOL A300L
1 recalls — 0 complaints — 28 TSBs
10V603000 Dec 1, 2010
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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 ... Read more
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... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 VAN HOOL A300L
28 manufacturer communications from 17 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
SB2372
Jan 8, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so that the vehicle meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationa??s (NHTSA) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
SB2401
Nov 8, 2023
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Van Hool has received a letter from Ventura, manufacturer of door systems, stating that they have recently received complaints on a regular basis about the door panel not being secured to the lower door shaft lever. A situation that can i
SB2401
Nov 8, 2023
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Van Hool has received a letter from Ventura, manufacturer of door systems, stating that they have recently received complaints on a regular basis about the door panel not being secured to the lower door shaft lever. A situation that can i
SB2401
Nov 8, 2023
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Van Hool has received a letter from Ventura, manufacturer of door systems, stating that they have recently received complaints on a regular basis about the door panel not being secured to the lower door shaft lever. A situation that can i
SB2386
Nov 8, 2023
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Van Hool has received a letter from Ventura, manufacturer of door systems, stating that they have recently received complaints on a regular basis about the door panel not being secured to the lower door shaft lever. A situation that can
SB2386
Nov 8, 2023
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Van Hool has received a letter from Ventura, manufacturer of door systems, stating that they have recently received complaints on a regular basis about the door panel not being secured to the lower door shaft lever. A situation that can
SB2386
Nov 8, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Van Hool has received a letter from Ventura, manufacturer of door systems, stating that they have recently received complaints on a regular basis about the door panel not being secured to the lower door shaft lever. A situation that can
SB2305
Jun 7, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Van Hool has introduced in production a lower value resistor in the defroster fan speed control circuit to improve windshield demisting. Customers who want to install this resistor can follow the step-by-step instructions mentioned in thi
SB2305
Jun 7, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Van Hool has introduced in production a lower value resistor in the defroster fan speed control circuit to improve windshield demisting. Customers who want to install this resistor can follow the step-by-step instructions mentioned in thi
SB2255
Jan 3, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Service Information: In its production process, Bock, manufacturer of refrigerant compressors, has switched to a new type of motor protection switch for the electric motor of the refrigerant compressor. As the MP10 motor protection switch (
SB1709
Aug 31, 2022
200000 WHEELS
Product Improvement: ALL VEHICLES WITH LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS - Introduction of wheel-end monitoring system (WEM). Van Hool has released a wheel-end monitoring system (WEM) which can be installed on all vehicles equipped with light-alloy wheels
SB1856
Mar 24, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Service Information - Maintenance operations related to refrigerant compressor oil This service information bulletin is a reminder/update about refrigerant compressor oil maintenance. To ensure a reliable system, it is important to perform
SB2039A
Nov 19, 2021
103210 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY
Service Information - Introduction of new 4/2 solenoid valve in compressed-air circuit Van Hool has switched over into production to a new type of 4/2 solenoid valve in the compressed-air system. As the previous Knorr-Bremse (Bosch) soleno
SB2039
Aug 16, 2021
061400 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:SOLENOID/ACTUATOR
SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN: Van Hool has switched over into production to a new type of 4/2 solenoid valve in the compressed-air system. As the previous Knorr-Bremse (Bosch) solenoid valve (VH11102170) is no longer made available as spare
SB2039
Aug 16, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN: Van Hool has switched over into production to a new type of 4/2 solenoid valve in the compressed-air system. As the previous Knorr-Bremse (Bosch) solenoid valve (VH11102170) is no longer made available as spare
SB2039
Aug 16, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN: Van Hool has switched over into production to a new type of 4/2 solenoid valve in the compressed-air system. As the previous Knorr-Bremse (Bosch) solenoid valve (VH11102170) is no longer made available as spare
SB1961
Mar 3, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service Information Bulletin: What to do in case of prolonged vehicle standstill. This service bulletin provides an overview of works to be performed during prolonged vehicle standstill.
MIC-VANH-090820
Sep 8, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Van Hool N.V. and ABC Companies did not release any new service bulletins during the month of August 2020.
SB1702
Jun 2, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service information Bulletin: Stress-free installation of flex pipe This service bulletin gives step-by-step instructions on how to install the flex pipe properly. The flexible part of the flex pipe handles thermal expansion and engine vib
SB1796
May 13, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service Information: he purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you about the innocent traces of lubricant at the bottom of the transmission bell housing on new vehicles. They are caused by the protective anti-corrosion coating at the
SB1796
May 13, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Service Information: he purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you about the innocent traces of lubricant at the bottom of the transmission bell housing on new vehicles. They are caused by the protective anti-corrosion coating at the
SB1777
May 13, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Information: This bulletin is being released as a reminder of the importance of wheel bearing preventive maintenance. Check the wheel bearing end-play every 50,000 miles*, and when having any work done on the brakes or any other com
SB1634
Dec 2, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Product Improvement. Introduction of new single check valves in cooling-circuits deaeration lines.Van Hool have recently switched over into production a new type of single check valve. Contrary to the previous type equipped with a plastic h
SB1634
Dec 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Product Improvement. Introduction of new single check valves in cooling-circuits deaeration lines.Van Hool have recently switched over into production a new type of single check valve. Contrary to the previous type equipped with a plastic h
SB1634
Dec 2, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product Improvement. Introduction of new single check valves in cooling-circuits deaeration lines.Van Hool have recently switched over into production a new type of single check valve. Contrary to the previous type equipped with a plastic h
SB1645
Jun 3, 2019
200000 WHEELS
To remove/install wheel-nut caps. Some vehicles have plastic chrome-coloured wheel-nut caps on top of the wheel nuts. This service bulletin gives instructions on how to remove/install these wheel-nut caps correctly.
SB1261A
Jun 16, 2015
010000 STEERING
VANHOOL: PERFORMANCE COULD BE AFFECTED AT VERY LOW TEMPERATURES DUE TO GREASE IN THE BEVEL GEAR. ADDITIONAL MANUAL FORCE COULD BE REQUIRED TO TURN STEERING WHEEL IF THE GREASE BECOMES HARD ENOUGH TO AFFECT DRIVABILITY. *CN
SB1261A
Jun 16, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
VANHOOL: PERFORMANCE COULD BE AFFECTED AT VERY LOW TEMPERATURES DUE TO GREASE IN THE BEVEL GEAR. ADDITIONAL MANUAL FORCE COULD BE REQUIRED TO TURN STEERING WHEEL IF THE GREASE BECOMES HARD ENOUGH TO AFFECT DRIVABILITY. *CN
VAN HOOL A300L — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VAN HOOL A300L across all model years (2008–2012).
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Total Recalls
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Total Complaints
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Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths