Van-Con, Inc. is recalling one 2016 33803 Dual Rear Wheel school bus
— Recall Campaign #18V365000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V365000
| Manufacturer: | Van-Con, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | May 18, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V365000 |
| Units affected: | 5 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- If the roof panels separate in a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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.