Recall 17V666000 — SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 2011-2017 VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL
RECALL This recall affects up to 266 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V666000 |
| Manufacturer | Van-Con, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 266 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Van-Con, Inc. (Van-Con) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Dual Rear-Wheel school buses, model 33803, built on Chevrolet 3500 chassis. The seat belt buckle latch plate assembly, when buckled, may rest across the seated passenger's lap instead of being located to the side of the passenger. 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."
Safety Consequence
The incorrectly positioned seat belt assembly may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Van-Con will notify owners and will replace the buckle end of the seat belt with a shorter length buckle end, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Van-Con customer service at 1-732-356-8484.
Related Recalls for VAN-CON
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 81V070000 | 1979 VAN CON SCHOOL BUS | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 150 |