Van Con School Bus (1977) – 79V223000

Defect Description For Recall

The Involved Vehicles Do Not Conform To Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies”. The Knurl Bar In The Buckle Does Not Adequately Hold The Webbing In Place Under Load.

Make Of Vehicle

VAN CON

Model Of Vehicle

SCHOOL BUS

Year

1977

Recall Campaign Number

79V223000

Component Description

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Effect Of Defect

Fix Defect

Seat Belts Will Be Inspected And, If Necessary, A V-Shaped Metal Insert Of 16 Gauge Steel Will Be Fitted Over The Buckle Webbing Guide And Welded To The Inside Buckle Frame.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Van-Con, Incorporated

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

2400

Date Owners Notified

19800129

Initiated By

Ovsc

Responsible Manufacturer

Van-Con, Incorporated

Date Report Received

19791001

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

209