OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

99V321000

Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments

Reported Nov 15, 1999 · VAN-CON, INCORPORATED

Summary

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."

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, SMALL CHILDREN MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY IN OPENING THE DOOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

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).

This campaign page uses the representative official campaign record. Applicability-specific source variants appear on the linked vehicle pages. Recall counts refer to campaigns, not affected vehicles.

Vehicle entries in this campaign

1999 Van Con GMC Savana 1998 Van Con GMC Savana 1997 Van Con GMC Savana

This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗