2016 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2012 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2013 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2011 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2014 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2015 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2017 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel — Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly
Published October 23, 2017 · Recall initiated: October 19, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V666000, published October 23, 2017 and initiated October 19, 2017. Recalling firm: Van-Con, Inc.; 2016 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2012 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2013 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2011 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2014 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2015 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2017 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel — Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly.
What's the hazard
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."
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VAN-CON
- Model
- 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL
- Manufacturer
- Van-Con, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL | 2012 VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL | 2013 VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL | 2011 VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL | 2014 VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL | 2015 VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL | 2017 VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
Related recalls
- NHTSA2011 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2018 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2017 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel |July 20, 2018
- NHTSA2016 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel — Structure: bodyJune 6, 2018
- NHTSA2016 Van-Con Wheelchair Lift Bus | 2017 Van-Con Wheelchair Lift Bus | 2018 Van-Con Wheelchair Lift Bus —January 12, 2018
- NHTSA2015 Van-Con Dual Rear Wheel | 2013 Van-Con Dual Rear Wheel | 2010 Van-Con Dual Rear Wheel | 2007 Van-Con DualNovember 3, 2017
- NHTSA2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Procharger Supercharger |October 23, 2017
- NHTSA2017 Crossroads Volante | 2017 Crossroads Sunset | 2018 Crossroads Volante | 2018 Crossroads Cruiser | 2018October 23, 2017
Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2012 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2013 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2011 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2014 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2015 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2017 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel — Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V666000 on October 23, 2017. Reported hazard: 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."
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VAN-CON. Model: 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL.