01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2016 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel recall campaigns
NHTSA 18V472000
- Component
- SEATS
- Report received
- July 20, 2018
- Potential units
- 1,376campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Van-Con, Inc. (Van-Con) is recalling certain 2011-2018 33803 Dual Rear Wheel school buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.".
Why it matters: If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Van-Con will install a parts kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Van-Con customer service at 1-732-356-8484.
Owner notification: August 2, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Van-Con, Inc.
NHTSA 18V365000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- May 18, 2018
- Potential units
- 5campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Van-Con, Inc. (Van-Con) is recalling one 2016 33803 Dual Rear Wheel school bus. The roof panel seams were not correctly bonded and thus may separate in the event of a crash. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength.".
Why it matters: If the roof panels separate in a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
The purchaser of the affected bus is aware of the issue, therefore an owner notification letter will not be mailed. Owners may contact Van-Con customer service at 1-732-356-8484.
Owner notification: June 15, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Van-Con, Inc.
NHTSA 17V666000
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Report received
- October 19, 2017
- Potential units
- 266campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Van-Con, Inc. (Van-Con) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Dual Rear-Wheel school buses, model 33803, built on Chevrolet 3500 chassis. The seat belt buckle latch plate assembly, when buckled, may rest across the seated passenger's lap instead of being located to the side of the passenger. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.".
Why it matters: The incorrectly positioned seat belt assembly may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Van-Con will notify owners and will replace the buckle end of the seat belt with a shorter length buckle end, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Van-Con customer service at 1-732-356-8484.
Owner notification: December 19, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Van-Con, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH