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1997 Van Con GMC Savana recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Van Con GMC Savana, covering 1,715 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Structure: body: door: hinge and attachmentsReported November 15, 1999 · 865 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
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.

Recall number 99V321000 · Recall details

Structure: body: doorReported August 18, 1999 · 850 vehicles affected
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 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 1997 Van Con GMC Savana have?

2, covering structure.

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