Does the 1989 Van Hool T809 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1989 Van Hool T809 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Van Hool dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Van Hool T809?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1989 Van Hool T809 recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1989 Van Hool T809. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Van Hool been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Van Hool dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1989 Van Hool T809 recalls, newest first

November 5, 1993NHTSA 93V183000601 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1989 Van Hool T809 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Van Hool T809 years

Other 1989 Van Hool models

1989 Van Hool T8151 recall

Questions

Does the 1989 Van Hool T809 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1989 Van Hool T809 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Van Hool dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Van Hool T809?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.