Recall
Van Con School Bus — 79V223000
NHTSA ID
79V223000
Make
Van Con
Model
School Bus
Years Affected
1975
Recall Date
1979-10-01
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
2,400
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES". THE KNURL BAR IN THE BUCKLE DOES NOT ADEQUATELY HOLD THE WEBBING IN PLACE UNDER LOAD.
Remedy
SEAT BELTS WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, A V-SHAPED METAL INSERT OF 16 GAUGE STEEL WILL BE FITTED OVER THE BUCKLE WEBBING GUIDE AND WELDED TO THE INSIDE BUCKLE FRAME.