Recall 18V472000: 2011–2018 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 20, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 1,376
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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."
The risk
If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
- 2011 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel
- 2012 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel
- 2013 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel
- 2014 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel
- 2015 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel
- 2016 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel
- 2017 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel
- 2018 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V472000
- Manufacturer
- Van-Con, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Aug 2, 2019
- Components
- Seats (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