VAN CON School BUS (1978-1980): Seat belts
Recall 81V070000 · Jun 8, 1981 · Van-Con, Incorporated
150
vehicles affected
150
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 81V070000
- Date
- Jun 8, 1981
- Maker
- Van-Con, Incorporated
- Units affected
- 150
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts > Front > Anchorage
- Model years
- 1978-1980
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Van Con | School Bus | 1978-1980 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 81V070000?
1 model: Van Con School Bus (1978-1980), about 150 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 81V070000?
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.
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.