Recall 18V365000: 2016 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 18, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 5
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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."
The risk
If the roof panels separate in a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
- 2016 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V365000
- Manufacturer
- Van-Con, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jun 15, 2018
- Components
- Structure (Body & Structure); Structure:body (Body & Structure)
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