1978 VAN CON SCHOOL BUS Recalls (2)

Campaign:

79V223000 on 12/11/1979

Component:

Seat belts:front:buckle assembly

Affected:

2,400

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Vehicle description: school buses.system: interior; seat belts.consequences of defect: the defective seat belt will not restrain an occupantduring a crash situation but allow him to travel forwards and possibly sustainserious personal injury.

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Campaign:

81V070000 on 06/17/1981

Component:

Seat belts:front:anchorage

Manufactured:

03/31/1977 - 11/30/1981

Affected:

150

Defect:

The involved school buses do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages", in that the seat belt anchorages were not spaced 6.5 inches apart.

Correction:

The owner is asked to inspect his/her seat belt anchorage for the required 6.5 inch clearance. those that do not have the required clearance will be corrected at no charge. the owner also has the option to bring his vehicle in to have the dealer inspect and make the necessary modifications. if the owner would like to reposition the seat belt anchorages himself, the dealer will send a retrofit kit consisting of the parts needed to make these corrections. this will be sent at no charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: school buses.system: interior; seat belt anchorages.consequences of defect: seat belts that do not meet safety requirements may notprovide adequate passenger restraint in the event of an accident.

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