Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel (2018) – 18V472000

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

2018

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