Front: buckle assemblyRecall 17V-666 · 2011–2017 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-wheel
Van-Con, Inc. recall 17V-666 covers 266 2011–2017 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-wheel for a front: buckle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on October 19, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 47% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V666000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
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."
The risk
The incorrectly positioned seat belt assembly may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
47%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.