Recall
Van Con Gmc Savana — 99V321000
NHTSA ID
99V321000
Make
Van Con
Model
Gmc Savana
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1999-11-15
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Units Affected
865
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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
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.