Vehicle recall 99V221000 · August 11, 1999

Van House Astro and Safari

Vehicle description: conversion vans.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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."
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: Owner notification began December 15, 1999.OWNERS who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pan-wit/van house at 1-573-365-7331. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 99V221000
Reported to NHTSA: August 11, 1999
Filed by: PAN-WIT, INC.
Owner notification: December 15, 1999
Vehicles potentially affected: 450
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Recall 99V221000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Van House Astro (1986-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986
Van House Safari (1986-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986

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