From the Fastenal website, 2 contenders:
TM2550016A20000 M6-1.0 x 16mm S/S A2 Slotted Truss Head Machine Screw $0.6517 each TM2550020A20000 M6-1.0 x 20mm S/S A2 Slotted Truss Head Machine Screw $0.6025 each both have the pitch size of 1 mm, which i believe is correct. The stock screw from the Van measured 20 mm overall, the measurements above are from base of head to end of screw.
Long URL to particular page, the two above are at the bottom: http://www.fastenal.com/web/products.ex? c=600059&s=m6&dispatch=search&curPage=6&page=6&next=Next
click on the links for each screw to get more details, ie: "Truss Head Screws are also knows as oven head or stove head screws, Truss Head Screws have the largest head diameter of all machine screw head styles. Ideal for use in enlarged holes. Truss Heads have a low, rounded top with flat bearing surface, length is measured from under the head."
They appear to be quite similar to what GoWesty calls carriage bolts :)
Alistair
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