1997-1999 Van Con GMC Savana recall: door

Van-Con, Incorporated reported this safety recall on August 18, 1999. It covers about 850 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 850
reported: Aug 18, 1999
owners notified: Aug 13, 1999

Structure: body: door

What is wrong: Vehicle description: conversion school buses equipped with a single rear emergency door. The last seat is too close to the emergency rear door restricting the passage. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
Risk: In the event of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to properly exit the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the seats forward; replace rear-most seat back cushion with a thin back; or remove 30" wide rear-most seat and replace with a 16" wide seat.

Recall number 99V229000

Affected vehicles

Van Con GMC Savana 1997-1999 1997 1998 1999

Questions about recall 99V229000

Is there a recall on the 1997-1999 Van Con GMC Savana door?

Yes. Recall 99V229000, reported on August 18, 1999, covers about 850 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V229000?

Dealers will reposition the seats forward; replace rear-most seat back cushion with a thin back; or remove 30" wide rear-most seat and replace with a 16" wide seat.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Van Con GMC Savana?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history