Recall 99V-321: 1997–1999 Van Con GMC Savana

VAN-CON, INCORPORATED recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Nov 15, 1999, covering about 865 vehicles.

NHTSA number

99V-321

Report date

Nov 15, 1999

Vehicles affected

865

Owners notified

Aug 10, 2000

The problem

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."

The risk

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

The fix

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

Notes

Owner notification began august 10, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact van-con at 1-732-356-8484.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

Manufacturer	VAN-CON, INCORPORATED
Component	Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and Attachments
Recall started by	NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance)
NHTSA campaign number	99V321000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Van Con GMC Savana	1997, 1998, 1999	All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 99V-321?

How is recall 99V-321 fixed?

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

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.