StructureRecall 18V-365 · 2016 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-wheel
Van-Con, Inc. recall 18V-365 covers 5 2016 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-wheel for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on May 18, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V365000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Van-Con, Inc. (Van-Con) is recalling one 2016 33803 Dual Rear Wheel school bus. The roof panel seams were not correctly bonded and thus may separate in the event of a crash. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
The risk
If the roof panels separate in a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
The fix
The purchaser of the affected bus is aware of the issue, therefore an owner notification letter will not be mailed. 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
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 12, 2016 to December 16, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.