Recall 17V694000 — SEATS:BARRIERS Defect in 2007-2017 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL
RECALL This recall affects up to 320 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V694000 |
| Manufacturer | Van-Con, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 320 |
| Component | SEATS:BARRIERS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2007 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL, 2008 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL, 2009 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL, 2010 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL, 2011 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL, 2012 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL, 2013 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL, 2014 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL, 2015 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL, 2016 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL, 2017 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL
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Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
If the barrier is too rigid to absorb an impact, the occupants will have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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 | |
| 17V666000 | 2016 VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL | SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 266 | |
| 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 |