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2017 VAN CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL

2 recalls — 0 complaints

18V472000 Jul 20, 2018
SEATS
Defect Description
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 absor... Read more
Consequence
If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
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.
1,376 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Van-Con, Inc.
17V666000 Oct 19, 2017
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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, the... Read more
Consequence
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.
266 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Van-Con, Inc.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

VAN CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VAN CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL across all model years (2011–2018).

16 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VAN CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL — Year by Year

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