Recall 18V472000 — SEATS Defect in 2011-2018 VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,376 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V472000 |
| Manufacturer | Van-Con, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,376 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Van-Con, Inc. (Van-Con) is recalling certain 2011-2018 33803 Dual Rear Wheel school buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. 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 seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Van-Con will install a parts kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Van-Con customer service at 1-732-356-8484.
Related Recalls for VAN-CON
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 81V070000 | 1979 VAN CON SCHOOL BUS | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 150 |