CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:BODY
- 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."
- Risk
- If the roof panels separate in a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
This 2016 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear Wheel school bus was built with roof panel seams that were not correctly bonded. In a crash, those seams may separate, which means the bus does not meet federal school bus body joint strength requirements (FMVSS 221).
If the roof panels separate during a crash, occupants face an increased risk of injury. Because this is a school bus that carries children, the seam defect is a serious concern for anyone who rides or drives it.
Owners should contact Van-Con customer service at 1-732-356-8484 for information about the recall and the repair. The remedy is free at an authorized dealer. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2016 |
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