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Equipment: other: labels (Van Hool)

Vehicle recall 93V-183. NHTSA received VAN HOOL, N.V.’s report on Nov 5, 1993.

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NHTSA received VAN HOOL, N.V.’s report on Nov 5, 1993. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 24, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

IN AN EMERGENCY, OCCUPANTS COULD HAVE DIFFICULTYLOCATING THE NEAREST EXIT, CREATING A SAFETY RISK.

THE LABELS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 217, “BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE,” WHICH INDICATE THE LOCATION OF THE NEAREST WINDOW EXIT, ARE MISSING.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Equipment: other: labels.

What should you do?

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND AMPLE LABELS TO BE APPLIED TO THESE BUSES.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: 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).
  • Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 601 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Van Hool T815and 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1993, before the model years listed here
  • Van Hool T809and 1986, 1987, 1988 and 1989, before the model years listed here
  • Van Hool AU138and 1988, before the model years listed here

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by VAN HOOL, N.V..
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
  • This recall names only model years before 2015, which have no pages here. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

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Sources

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 24, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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