Safety Recall NHTSA · 81V070000 Reported June 8, 1981

Interior systems:restraint:belt anchor and attachm

Van-con, Incorporated · Seat Belts · 150 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
81V070000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
150
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 8, 1981

Defect Summary

The involved school buses do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages", in that the seat belt anchorages were not spaced 6.5 inches apart.

Corrective Action

The owner is asked to inspect his/her seat belt anchorage for the required 6.5 inch clearance. Those that do not have the required clearance will be corrected at no charge. The owner also has the option to bring his vehicle in to have the dealer inspect and make the necessary modifications. If the owner would like to reposition the seat belt anchorages himself, the dealer will send a retrofit kit consisting of the parts needed to make these corrections. This will be sent at no charge to owner.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Van-con, Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 81V070000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 81V070000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 81V070000?

NHTSA recall 81V070000 was issued by Van-con, Incorporated on June 8, 1981. It addresses: Interior systems:restraint:belt anchor and attachm. The recall affects approximately 150 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Van-con, Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 81V070000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.