Van-con, Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #05V308000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V308000 by Van-con, Incorporated. Includes 406 affected units, STOP ARM MALFUNCTIONS, component: OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Van-con 2002 through 2005 model year 15, 16, 20, 25, and 30 passenger school buses built on gmc, chevrolet, and ford chassis. in extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the stop arm sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.

Corrective Action

Van-con will notify its customers and specialty mfg. Will provide free of charge a service kit (part number 005178) with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during august 2005. owners may contact specialty mfg. At 800-951-7867 or van-con at 732-356-8484.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V308000

Manufacturer: Van-con, Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2005-07-05T00:00:00

Subject: Stop arm malfunctions

Component: Other

Potentially Affected Units: 406

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Van-con 2002 through 2005 model year 15, 16, 20, 25, and 30 passenger school buses built on gmc, chevrolet, and ford chassis. in extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the stop arm sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.

Consequence Summary: Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.

Corrective Action: Van-con will notify its customers and specialty mfg. Will provide free of charge a service kit (part number 005178) with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during august 2005. owners may contact specialty mfg. At 800-951-7867 or van-con at 732-356-8484.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dz5a_dcg4_xbas

NHTSA ID: 05V308000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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