Recall 10V603 covers 1,673 2002-2011 Van Hool transit buses and motorcoaches for overheating mirror switches. Repair is free at a Van Hool service location.
Van Hool recall 10V603 covers 1,673 2002-2011 transit buses and motorcoaches, including A330, AG300, TD925, and C2045 models, because Hadley remote mirror switches can overheat and melt the plastic housing. Excessive heating can cause fire, smoke, operator distraction, personal injury, or poor mirror adjustment, and the Van Hool dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The recalled part is the Hadley remote mirror switch used on certain 2002-2011 Van Hool transit buses and motorcoaches. The driver uses this switch to adjust the rear view mirrors, and the switch normally routes electrical power to the mirror adjustment system without heating the surrounding trim.
On affected vehicles, the rear view mirror switch can overheat. When heat builds inside the switch assembly, the plastic housing around it can melt. The recall covers Hadley switch part numbers 509VH and 509VH1F, so the problem is tied to that switch assembly rather than the mirror glass or mirror mount.
There is no warning sign before failure. An operator who notices melted plastic around the mirror switch, a burning-plastic smell from that area, or a mirror switch that no longer works should report it and keep the vehicle out of service until the recall repair is handled.
Who's affected?
Covers 10 Van Hool bus and coach models from 2002-2011, all tied to the same interior rearview mirror component.
| 2005 Van Hool A300K Hyb | visibility component |
|---|---|
| 2008 Van Hool TD925 | visibility component |
| 2002 Van Hool A330 | visibility component |
| 2009 Van Hool A300K | visibility component |
| 2003 Van Hool A330 | visibility component |
| 2006 Van Hool T2140 | visibility component |
| 2003 Van Hool AG300 | visibility component |
| 2006 Van Hool AG300 | visibility component |
| 2004 Van Hool AG300 | visibility component |
| 2010 Van Hool A300L | visibility component |
| 2009 Van Hool T2140 | visibility component |
| 2007 Van Hool T2140 | visibility component |
| 2008 Van Hool A300L | visibility component |
| 2008 Van Hool A300K | visibility component |
| 2006 Van Hool A300K | visibility component |
| 2009 Van Hool A300L | visibility component |
| 2004 Van Hool A330 | visibility component |
| 2004 Van Hool A330FC | visibility component |
| 2009 Van Hool AG300 | visibility component |
| 2007 Van Hool AG300 | visibility component |
| 2002 Van Hool AG300 | visibility component |
| 2007 Van Hool A330FC | visibility component |
| 2008 Van Hool T2140 | visibility component |
| 2006 Van Hool T2145 | visibility component |
| 2006 Van Hool C2045 | visibility component |
| 2007 Van Hool C2045 | visibility component |
| 2007 Van Hool T2145 | visibility component |
| 2008 Van Hool C2045 | visibility component |
| 2009 Van Hool C2045 | visibility component |
| 2008 Van Hool T2145 | visibility component |
| 2009 Van Hool T2145 | visibility component |
| 2009 Van Hool TD925 | visibility component |
| 2010 Van Hool C2045 | visibility component |
| 2011 Van Hool C2045 | visibility component |
| 2010 Van Hool T2140 | visibility component |
| 2010 Van Hool T2145 | visibility component |
| 2011 Van Hool TD925 | visibility component |
| 2010 Van Hool TD925 | visibility component |
| Units affected | 1,673 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
An overheated mirror switch can start a fire, create smoke, distract the operator, or cause injury. Heat damage can also keep exterior rear view mirrors from adjusting correctly from the interior switch. That limits rearward visibility and raises crash risk. Repair will be free at any franchised Van Hool dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2002-2011 Van Hool A300K Hyb, TD925, A330, A300K, T2140, AG300, A300L, A330FC, T2145, or C2045 is included in this recall.
- Watch for Van Hool or ABC Bus recall instructions before arranging repair work.
- Call ABC Bus warranty administration at 1-877-427-7278 with questions and reference recall number 10V603 when you call.
- Avoid operating the bus or motorcoach if the rearview mirror switch overheats, melts, smokes, or leaves the exterior mirrors hard to adjust.
- Ask ABC Bus about the free mirror-switch repair that fixes the overheating switch housing and restores proper mirror adjustment.
What happens at the repair
ABC Bus handled owner notification for Van Hool. The filing says owners were given a choice: have the recall work performed at an ABC location or perform the repair themselves, with the recall repair free of charge. At the service location, a Van Hool technician addresses the Hadley remote mirror switch issue identified in the recall, which involves the rear view mirror switch and its plastic housing. Because the remedy status is not listed, treat scheduling details as something to confirm with ABC Bus or the Van Hool warranty administrator before moving the bus.
Timeline
| December 1, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 10, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V603?
Recall 10V603 covers 1,673 2002-2011 Van Hool transit buses and motorcoaches equipped with Hadley remote mirror switches, part numbers 509VH and 509VH1F. The rear view mirror switch can overheat, melt its plastic housing, create fire risk, and interfere with mirror adjustment.
What should I do if my 2002-2011 Van Hool A300K Hyb, TD925, A330, A300K, T2140, AG300, A300L, A330FC, T2145, or C2045 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus or motorcoach is included in recall 10V603. If it is, contact Van Hool service through ABC Bus at 1-877-427-7278, ask for the mirror-switch recall repair, and reference recall number 10V603 when you call.
Does the Van Hool recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Van Hool stated that owners can perform the repair themselves or take the vehicle to an ABC location for the recall repair free of charge.
What is the safety risk from the rear view mirror switch defect?
The safety risk is overheating at the rear view mirror switch. Excessive heat can cause smoke, operator distraction, fire, or personal injury. An overheated switch also can stop the exterior mirrors from adjusting correctly from inside the vehicle, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk.
What if I bought this Van Hool bus or motorcoach used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the current owner's purchase history. Check your VIN, then call ABC Bus at 1-877-427-7278 if the vehicle is included and ask for the free repair tied to recall 10V603.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V603000 |
|---|---|
| Van Hool customer service | 1-877-427-7278 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V603 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V603000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →