Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
VAN-CON
Model Of Vehicle
33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
18V472000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
If The Seat Foam Does Not Absorb Enough Impact Energy, It Can Increase The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Van-Con Is Still Finalizing A Remedy Plan. Van-Con Issued Owners An Interim Notification On September 18, 2018. Owners May Contact Van-Con Customer Service At 1-732-356-8484.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Van-Con, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20110502
End Of Manufacture
20180615
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1376
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Van-Con, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180720
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
222