1998 VAN CON GMC SAVANA

2 recalls — 1 complaints

99V321000 Nov 15, 1999
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect Description
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
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, SMALL CHILDREN MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY IN OPENING THE DOOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PLUNGER/SOCKET TYPE DOOR OPENER AND REPLACE IT WITH A TELESCOPIC PROP DOOR OPENER.
865 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VAN-CON, INCORPORATED
99V229000 Aug 18, 1999
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Defect Description
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
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY EXIT THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
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.
850 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VAN-CON, INCORPORATED

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

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VAN CON GMC SAVANA — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VAN CON GMC SAVANA across all model years (1997–1999).

6 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VAN CON GMC SAVANA — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1999 2 0 View
1998 (current) 2 1
1997 2 0 View

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Model Recalls Complaints
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SCHOOL BUS 0 0 View
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WHEELCHAIR LIFT BUS 0 0 View