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1979 VAN CON SCHOOL BUS Recall - Campaign #81V070000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1979 VAN CON SCHOOL BUS RECALL - #81V070000

RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : ANCHORAGE

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.

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Vehicle 1979 VAN CON SCHOOL BUS
Manufacturer VAN-CON, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 4/1/1977 - 12/1/1981
Recalled on 6/18/1981
Influenced by OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Owners Notified on 11/21/1981
# Affected 150
Recalled for SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Description 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.
Consequences
Corrective action 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.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEAT BELTS THAT DO NOT MEET SAFETY REQUIREMENTS MAY NOTPROVIDE ADEQUATE PASSENGER RESTRAINT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
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