Seats: barriersRecall 17V-694 · 2007–2017 Van-Con Dual Rear Wheel
Van-Con, Inc. recall 17V-694 covers 320 2007–2017 Van-Con Dual Rear Wheel for a seats: barriers problem, reported to NHTSA on November 2, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 39% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V694000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
If the barrier is too rigid to absorb an impact, the occupants will have an increased risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
39%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.