- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Van Hool A330 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 Van Hool A330 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2010 for the interior.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical A330 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 Van Hool A330 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2002 Van Hool A330 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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All A330 yearsQuestions about the 2002 Van Hool A330
Does the 2002 Van Hool A330 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Van Hool A330: interior (December 2010). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2002 Van Hool A330 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 Van Hool A330 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Van Hool A330 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2002 Van Hool A330 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data