Recall 99V321000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Defect in 1997-1999 VAN CON GMC SAVANA
RECALL This recall affects up to 865 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 99V321000 |
| Manufacturer | VAN-CON, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 865 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERSION TYPE-A SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH PLUNGER/SOCKET POSITIVE DOOR OPENERS ON SINGLE REAR EMERGENCY DOORS. THESE BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Safety Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, SMALL CHILDREN MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY IN OPENING THE DOOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PLUNGER/SOCKET TYPE DOOR OPENER AND REPLACE IT WITH A TELESCOPIC PROP DOOR OPENER.
Related Recalls for VAN CON
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V472000 | 2017 VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL | SEATS | 1,376 | |
| 18V365000 | 2016 VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL | STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | |
| 18V037000 | 2016 VAN-CON WHEELCHAIR LIFT BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 27 | |
| 17V666000 | 2016 VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL | SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 266 | |
| 17V694000 | 2015 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL | SEATS:BARRIERS | 320 | |
| 10V113000 | 2009 VAN-CON CHEVY | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 | |
| 99V229000 | 1998 VAN CON GMC SAVANA | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 850 | |
| 98V292000 | 1998 VAN CON SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 37 | |
| 93V032004 | 1992 VAN CON TYPE A | STRUCTURE:BODY | 766 | |
| 81V070000 | 1979 VAN CON SCHOOL BUS | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 150 |