Recall 17V694000: 2007–2017 Van-Con Dual Rear Wheel

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Nov 2, 2017
Vehicles affected
320
Models
1
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Van-Con, Inc. (Van-Con) is recalling certain 2007-2017 Dual Rear Wheel school buses built on Chevrolet 3500 Express chassis. The seat barrier behind the driver seat may be pinned to the bulkhead preventing it from deforming in the event of an impact. 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."

The risk

If the barrier is too rigid to absorb an impact, the occupants will have an increased risk of injury.

The fix

Van-Con will notify owners and will reposition the barrier as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Van-Con customer service at 1-732-356-8484.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2007 Van-Con Dual Rear Wheel
  • 2008 Van-Con Dual Rear Wheel
  • 2009 Van-Con Dual Rear Wheel
  • 2010 Van-Con Dual Rear Wheel
  • 2011 Van-Con Dual Rear Wheel
  • 2012 Van-Con Dual Rear Wheel
  • 2013 Van-Con Dual Rear Wheel
  • 2014 Van-Con Dual Rear Wheel
  • 2015 Van-Con Dual Rear Wheel
  • 2016 Van-Con Dual Rear Wheel
  • 2017 Van-Con Dual Rear Wheel

Details

NHTSA campaign
17V694000
Manufacturer
Van-Con, Inc.
Owner letters
Dec 19, 2017
Components
Seats:barriers (Seats & Seat Belts)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology