VAN CON GMC Savana (1997-1999): Structure
Recall 99V229000 · Aug 18, 1999 · Van-Con, Incorporated
850
vehicles affected
850
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 99V229000
- Date
- Aug 18, 1999
- Maker
- Van-Con, Incorporated
- Units affected
- 850
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body > Door
- Model years
- 1997-1999
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY EXIT THE VEHICLE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Van Con | GMC Savana | 1997-1999 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 99V229000?
1 model: Van Con GMC Savana (1997-1999), about 850 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 99V229000?
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.
What can happen?
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY EXIT THE VEHICLE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.