Van-con 33803 Dual Rear-wheel recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 20, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Van-Con, Inc. recalls 2011–2018 Van-con 33803 Dual Rear-wheel

Recall number

18V472000

Brand / firm

Van-con

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,376 units

Why it was recalled

If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.