2016 Van-Con Wheelchair Lift Bus | 2017 Van-Con Wheelchair Lift Bus | 2018 Van-Con Wheelchair Lift Bus — Equipment adaptive/mobility
Published January 12, 2018 · Recall initiated: January 11, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V037000, published January 12, 2018 and initiated January 11, 2018. Recalling firm: Van-Con, Inc.; 2016 Van-Con Wheelchair Lift Bus | 2017 Van-Con Wheelchair Lift Bus | 2018 Van-Con Wheelchair Lift Bus — Equipment adaptive/mobility.
What's the hazard
Van-Con, Inc. (Van-Con) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Van-Con Dual Rear-Wheel school buses, model 33803, built on Chevrolet 3500 chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts. The lifts in the affected vehicles may not deactivate until they are beyond the acceptable limit for being uneven. As such, these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403 "Platform lift systems" and FMVSS number 404 "Platform lift installations.
What to do
Van-Con will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the threshold warning system, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Van-Con customer service at 1-732-356-8484.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VAN-CON
- Model
- WHEELCHAIR LIFT BUS
- Manufacturer
- Van-Con, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 VAN-CON WHEELCHAIR LIFT BUS | 2017 VAN-CON WHEELCHAIR LIFT BUS | 2018 VAN-CON WHEELCHAIR LIFT BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
Related recalls
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- NHTSA2016 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel — Structure: bodyJune 6, 2018
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- NHTSA2016 Altec Ac40-152s | 2014 Altec Ac40-152s | 2015 Altec Ac40-152s | 2017 Altec Ac40-152s — Electrical system: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
- NHTSA2016 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2012 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2013 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel |October 23, 2017
Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Van-Con Wheelchair Lift Bus | 2017 Van-Con Wheelchair Lift Bus | 2018 Van-Con Wheelchair Lift Bus — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V037000 on January 12, 2018. Reported hazard: Van-Con, Inc. (Van-Con) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Van-Con Dual Rear-Wheel school buses, model 33803, built on Chevrolet 3500 chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts. The lifts in the affected vehicles may not deactivate until they are beyond the acceptable limit for being uneven. As such, these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403 "Platform lift systems" and FMVSS number 404 "Platform lift installations.
What should I do if I have this product?
Van-Con will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the threshold warning system, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2018. 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: WHEELCHAIR LIFT BUS.