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1997 VAN CON GMC SAVANA Recall - Campaign #99V321000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 VAN CON GMC SAVANA RECALL - #99V321000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : DOOR : HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

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."

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Vehicle 1997 VAN CON GMC SAVANA
Manufacturer VAN-CON, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 11/1/1997 - 6/30/1999
Recalled on 11/18/1999
Influenced by OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Owners Notified on 8/10/2000
# Affected 865
Recalled for STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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."
Consequences IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, SMALL CHILDREN MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY IN OPENING THE DOOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PLUNGER/SOCKET TYPE DOOR OPENER AND REPLACE IT WITH A TELESCOPIC PROP DOOR OPENER.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 10, 2000. 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
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