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1997 VAN CON GMC SAVANA Recall - Campaign #99V229000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 VAN CON GMC SAVANA RECALL - #99V229000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : DOOR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERSION SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A SINGLE REAR EMERGENCY DOOR. THE LAST SEAT IS TOO CLOSE TO THE EMERGENCY REAR DOOR RESTRICTING THE PASSAGE. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."

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Vehicle 1997 VAN CON GMC SAVANA
Manufacturer VAN-CON, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 11/1/1997 - 6/30/1999
Recalled on 8/30/1999
Influenced by OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Owners Notified on 8/13/1999
# Affected 850
Recalled for STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERSION SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A SINGLE REAR EMERGENCY DOOR. THE LAST SEAT IS TOO CLOSE TO THE EMERGENCY REAR DOOR RESTRICTING THE PASSAGE. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Consequences IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY EXIT THE VEHICLE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE SEATS FORWARD; REPLACE REAR-MOST SEAT BACK CUSHION WITH A THIN BACK; OR REMOVE 30" WIDE REAR-MOST SEAT AND REPLACE WITH A 16" WIDE SEAT.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 13, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VAN-CON AT 1-732-356-8484.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1997 VAN CON GMC SAVANA Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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