Van House Astro (1986) – 99V221000

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: Conversion Vans. The Inboard Buckles For The Driver’S And Front Passenger Seats Were Installed On A Seat Bar Attached To The Seat Pedestal. This Raised The Buckle Location Closer Than Permitted By The Requirements Of Fmvss No. 208, “Occupant Crash ProteCTIon.”

Make Of Vehicle

VAN HOUSE

Model Of Vehicle

ASTRO

Year

1986

Recall Campaign Number

99V221000

Component Description

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Effect Of Defect

In The Event Of A Crash, The Occupant May Not Be Properly Restrained, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Remove The Inboard Seat Belt Buckles For The Driver And Front Passenger Seats And Then Remove A Portion Of The Seat Belt Bar Of Each Seat. Two New Saeat Belt Buckles Will Be Installed To The Rear Inboard Floor Stud.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Pan-Wit, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

450

Date Owners Notified

19991215

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Pan-Wit, Inc.

Date Report Received

19990811

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

208