Van-Con, Inc. recalls 2016–2018 Van-con Wheelchair Lift Bus

Recall date

January 11, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

18V037000

Brand / firm

Van-con

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 27 units

Why it was recalled

A lift platform that is uneven may cause a fall, increasing the risk of an injury.

What was recalled

Van-Con, Inc. (Van-Con) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Van-Con Dual Rear-Wheel school buses, model 33803, built on Chevrolet 3500 chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts. The lifts in the affected vehicles may not deactivate until they are beyond the acceptable limit for being uneven. As such, these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403 "Platform lift systems" and FMVSS number 404 "Platform lift installations."

What to do

Van-Con will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the threshold warning system, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Van-Con customer service at 1-732-356-8484.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.