Recall 18V037000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Defect in 2016-2018 VAN-CON WHEELCHAIR LIFT BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 27 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V037000 |
| Manufacturer | Van-Con, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 27 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Van-Con, Inc. (Van-Con) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Van-Con Dual Rear-Wheel school buses, model 33803, built on Chevrolet 3500 chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts. The lifts in the affected vehicles may not deactivate until they are beyond the acceptable limit for being uneven. As such, these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403 "Platform lift systems" and FMVSS number 404 "Platform lift installations."
Safety Consequence
A lift platform that is uneven may cause a fall, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Van-Con will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the threshold warning system, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2018. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 81V070000 | 1979 VAN CON SCHOOL BUS | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 150 |