VAN CON DUAL REAR WHEEL 2017: SEATS:BARRIERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V694000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VAN CON | DUAL REAR WHEEL | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-12-19 | 2017-11-02 | 2017-11-03 |
Production Dates: 2007-01-01 - 2017-10-27
Manufacturers Involved: Van-Con, Inc.
Component: SEATS:BARRIERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 320
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222
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."
If the barrier is too rigid to absorb an impact, the occupants will have an increased risk of injury.
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.
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.
