1997 Van Con GMC Savana
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1997 Van Con GMC Savana. Newest first.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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