VAN Hool 1986–1993 Equipment recall
Recalled November 5, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93V183000 · VAN Hool
Hazard
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.
Units
601 units
Description
THE LABELS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE," WHICH INDICATE THE LOCATION OF THE NEAREST WINDOW EXIT, ARE MISSING.
What to do
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND AMPLE LABELS TO BE APPLIED TO THESE BUSES.
Product
VAN Hool AU138 · VAN Hool T809 · VAN Hool T815
Manufacturer(s)
redundant VAN HOOL, N.V.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →