Van Con Recall 81V070000: Seat Belts, Front, Anchorage

NHTSA recall 81V070000 · announced June 8, 1981 · filed by Van-con, Incorporated · 150 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1978 Van Con School Bus
• 1979 Van Con School Bus
• 1980 Van Con School Bus

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.