VAN CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL 2016: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V472000

Make Model Year
VAN CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-08-02 2018-07-20 2018-07-20

Production Dates: 2011-05-02 - 2018-06-15

Manufacturers Involved: Van-Con, Inc.

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1376

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222

Summary

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."

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.

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.