SeatsRecall 18V-472 · 2011–2018 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-wheel
Van-Con, Inc. recall 18V-472 covers 1,376 2011–2018 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-wheel for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 6% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V472000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Van-Con, Inc. (Van-Con) is recalling certain 2011-2018 33803 Dual Rear Wheel school buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. 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 seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Van-Con will install a parts kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2019. 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
6%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.