Front: buckle assemblyRecall 79V-223 · 1975–1978 Van-Con School Bus
VAN-CON, INCORPORATED recall 79V-223 covers 2,400 1975–1978 Van-Con School Bus for a front: buckle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on October 1, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V223000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.