Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
VAN CON
Model Of Vehicle
GMC SAVANA
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
99V321000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of An Emergency, Small Children May Have Difficulty In Opening The Door, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Remove The Plunger/Socket Type Door Opener And Replace It With A Telescopic Prop Door Opener.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Van-Con, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19971101
End Of Manufacture
19990630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
865
Date Owners Notified
20000810
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Van-Con, Incorporated
Date Report Received
19991115
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217