How many recalls does the 1989 Van Hool T809 have?

The 1989 Van Hool T809 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1989 Van Hool T809 has an open recall?

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1989 Van Hool T809 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1989 Van Hool T809 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 601 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 93V183000 1993-11-05 601 affected

Defect

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Van Hool T809 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.