VAN CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL 2016: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V666000

Make Model Year
VAN CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-12-19 2017-10-19 2017-10-23

Production Dates: 2011-11-21 - 2017-09-01

Manufacturers Involved: Van-Con, Inc.

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 266

Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222

Summary

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."

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.