Defect Description For Recall
The Involved School Buses Do Not Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages”, In That The Seat Belt Anchorages Were Not Spaced 6.5 Inches Apart.
Make Of Vehicle
VAN CON
Model Of Vehicle
SCHOOL BUS
Year
1978
Recall Campaign Number
81V070000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Owner Is Asked To Inspect His/Her Seat Belt Anchorage For The Required 6.5 Inch Clearance. Those That Do Not Have The Required Clearance Will Be Corrected At No Charge. The Owner Also Has The Option To Bring His Vehicle In To Have The Dealer Inspect And Make The Necessary Modifications. If The Owner Would Like To Reposition The Seat Belt Anchorages Himself, The Dealer Will Send A Retrofit Kit Consisting Of The Parts Needed To Make These CorreCTIons. This Will Be Sent At No Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Van-Con, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19770401
End Of Manufacture
19811201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
150
Date Owners Notified
19811121
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Van-Con, Incorporated
Date Report Received
19810608
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
210