Vehicle recall 93V183000 · November 5, 1993

Van Hool T815, T809 and 1 more model

The labels required by FMVSS 217, "bus window retention and release," which indicate the location of the nearest window exit, are missing.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The labels required by FMVSS 217, "bus window retention and release," which indicate the location of the nearest window exit, are missing.
Consequence: In an emergency, occupants could have difficultylocating the nearest exit, creating a safety risk.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with instructions and ample labels to be applied to these buses.
Notes: System: equipment; other labels.vehicle description: buses - 40 foot and 45 foot.notes: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact abc bus service center at 1-507-334-1871. Also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.MODELS are T815 acron magnum 40' (1986 - 1993); T815 alicron 40' (1989 - 1993);T815 alicron 45' (1993); T809 alizee (1986 - 1989); and AU-138 midbus (1988).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V183000
Reported to NHTSA: November 5, 1993
Filed by: VAN HOOL, N.V.
Owner notification: May 31, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected: 601
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Equipment › Other › Labels

Recall 93V183000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 AU138 (1988): 1988
Van Hool T809 (1986-1989): 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986
Van Hool T815 (1986-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986

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