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1976 VAN CON SCHOOL BUS Recall - Campaign #79V223000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1976 VAN CON SCHOOL BUS RECALL - #79V223000

RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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.

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Vehicle 1976 VAN CON SCHOOL BUS
Manufacturer VAN-CON, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 12/12/1979
Influenced by OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Owners Notified on 1/29/1980
# Affected 2,400
Recalled for SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Description 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.
Consequences
Corrective action 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.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANTDURING A CRASH SITUATION BUT ALLOW HIM TO TRAVEL FORWARDS AND POSSIBLY SUSTAINSERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
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