NHTSA recall campaign
18V365000
ManufacturerVan-Con, Inc.Reported2018-05-18Affected5 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Van-Con, Inc. (Van-Con) is recalling one 2016 33803 Dual Rear Wheel school bus. The roof panel seams were not correctly bonded and thus may separate in the event of a crash. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Risk
If the roof panels separate in a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
The purchaser of the affected bus is aware of the issue, therefore an owner notification letter will not be mailed. Owners may contact Van-Con customer service at 1-732-356-8484.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
2 entriesVAN-CON
- 33803 Dual REAR-WHEEL2016