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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V694000

SEATS:BARRIERS

Published November 3, 2017 · Recall initiated: November 2, 2017

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Recall details

Brand
VAN-CON
Model
DUAL REAR WHEEL
Manufacturer
Van-Con, Inc.
Lot
2015 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL | 2013 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL | 2010 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL | 2007 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL | 2009 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL | 2017 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL | 2012 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL | 2014 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL | 2016 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL | 2011 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL | 2008 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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