VAN CON GMC Savana (1997-1999): Structure
Recall 99V321000 · Nov 15, 1999 · Van-Con, Incorporated
865
vehicles affected
865
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 99V321000
- Date
- Nov 15, 1999
- Maker
- Van-Con, Incorporated
- Units affected
- 865
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body > Door > Hinge and attachments
- Model years
- 1997-1999
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, SMALL CHILDREN MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY IN OPENING THE DOOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PLUNGER/SOCKET TYPE DOOR OPENER AND REPLACE IT WITH A TELESCOPIC PROP DOOR OPENER.
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 99V321000?
1 model: Van Con GMC Savana (1997-1999), about 865 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 99V321000?
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PLUNGER/SOCKET TYPE DOOR OPENER AND REPLACE IT WITH A TELESCOPIC PROP DOOR OPENER.
What can happen?
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, SMALL CHILDREN MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY IN OPENING THE DOOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
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.