Defect Description For Recall
Van-Con 2002 Through 2005 Model Year 15, 16, 20, 25, And 30 Passenger School Buses Built On GMC, Chevrolet, And Ford Chassis. In Extremely Cold Weather, The Microswitches Used Internally To Position The Stop Arm Sign In The Open And Closed Positions May MalfunCTIon, Causing The Sign To Open Or Close In An Improper Position, Or To Not Open At All.
Make Of Vehicle
VAN-CON
Model Of Vehicle
SCHOOL BUS
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
05V308000
Component Description
Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Should The Stop Arm Not Perform Properly, A Child Or Pedestrian May Be Endangered By Passing Vehicles Should The Motorist Not Stop At The Correct Location.
Fix Defect
Van-Con Will Notify Its Customers And Specialty Mfg. Will Provide Free Of Charge A Service Kit (Part Number 005178) With A Switch Pack That Is Not Sensitive To Extreme Cold Weather And Will Inspect To Ensure The Microswitch Heater Wiring Is Properly Connected Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin During August 2005. Owners May Contact Specialty Mfg. At 800-951-7867 Or Van-Con At 732-356-8484.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Van-Con, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20020101
End Of Manufacture
20050301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
406
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Van-Con, Incorporated
Date Report Received
20050705