Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
VAN-CON
Model Of Vehicle
DUAL REAR WHEEL
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
17V694000
Component Description
Seats:Barriers
Effect Of Defect
If The Barrier Is Too Rigid To Absorb An Impact, The Occupants Will Have An Increased Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Van-Con, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20070101
End Of Manufacture
20171027
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
320
Date Owners Notified
20171219
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Van-Con, Inc.
Date Report Received
20171102
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
222