Van-con, Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #99V229000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V229000 by Van-con, Incorporated. Includes 850 affected units, VAN-CON/FMVSS 217, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V229000

Manufacturer: Van-con, Incorporated

Report Received Date: 1999-08-18T00:00:00

Subject: Van-con/fmvss 217

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 850

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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."

Consequence Summary: In the event of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to properly exit the vehicle.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2uzn~eynf~s6vk

NHTSA ID: 99V229000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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