VAN CON School BUS (1975-1978): Seat belts
Recall 79V223000 · Oct 1, 1979 · Van-Con, Incorporated
2,400
vehicles affected
2,400
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 79V223000
- Date
- Oct 1, 1979
- Maker
- Van-Con, Incorporated
- Units affected
- 2,400
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts > Front > Buckle assembly
- Model years
- 1975-1978
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Van Con | School Bus | 1975-1978 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 79V223000?
1 model: Van Con School Bus (1975-1978), about 2,400 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 79V223000?
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.
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.