Van-con, Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #99V321000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V321000 by Van-con, Incorporated. Includes 865 affected units, VAN-CON/FMVSS 217/DOOR OPENER, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the plunger/socket type door opener and replace it with a telescopic prop door opener.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V321000

Manufacturer: Van-con, Incorporated

Report Received Date: 1999-11-15T00:00:00

Subject: Van-con/fmvss 217/door opener

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 865

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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."

Consequence Summary: In the event of an emergency, small children may have difficulty in opening the door, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action: Dealers will remove the plunger/socket type door opener and replace it with a telescopic prop door opener.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-m2yd.xrwc_sica

NHTSA ID: 99V321000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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