Vehicle recall 09V397000 · October 9, 2009
Van Hool A300L and AG300
The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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 began on December 18, 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V397000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 9, 2009
- Filed by
- VAN HOOL N.V.
- Manufacturer campaign
- WG900.076
- Owner notification
- December 18, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Interior lighting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Van Hool A300L (2009): 2009
- Van Hool AG300 (2009): 2009
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