Recall 05V308000 — OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY Defect in 2002-2005 VAN-CON SCHOOL BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 406 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V308000 |
| Manufacturer | VAN-CON, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 406 |
| Component | OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V472000 | 2017 VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL | SEATS | 1,376 | |
| 18V365000 | 2016 VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL | STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | |
| 18V037000 | 2016 VAN-CON WHEELCHAIR LIFT BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 27 | |
| 17V666000 | 2016 VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL | SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 266 | |
| 17V694000 | 2015 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL | SEATS:BARRIERS | 320 | |
| 10V113000 | 2009 VAN-CON CHEVY | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 | |
| 99V321000 | 1998 VAN CON GMC SAVANA | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 865 | |
| 99V229000 | 1998 VAN CON GMC SAVANA | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 850 | |
| 98V292000 | 1998 VAN CON SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 37 | |
| 93V032004 | 1992 VAN CON TYPE A | STRUCTURE:BODY | 766 |