CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- 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."
- Risk
- The incorrectly positioned seat belt assembly may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The seat belt buckle latch plate on certain school buses may rest across the seated passenger's lap instead of to the side, so the vehicle does not meet federal school bus passenger seating and crash protection requirements.
A misplaced buckle may increase the risk of occupant injury in a crash. Owners should contact Van-Con customer service at 1-732-356-8484. Van-Con will notify owners and replace the buckle end of the seat belt with a shorter one at no cost. Check your vehicle identification number for open recalls to confirm whether your bus is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2011201220132014201520162017 |
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