Van-con, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V694000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V694000 by Van-con, Inc.. Affecting 2007-2017 dual rear wheel school buses built on chevrolet 3500 express chassis Includes 320 affected units, Seat Barrier May Not Absorb Impact/FMVSS 222, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2007-2017 dual rear wheel school buses built on chevrolet 3500 express chassis

Defect Summary

Van-con, inc. (van-con) is recalling certain 2007-2017 dual rear wheel school buses built on chevrolet 3500 express chassis. the seat barrier behind the driver seat may be pinned to the bulkhead preventing it from deforming in the event of an impact. 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."

Corrective Action

Van-con will notify owners and will reposition the barrier as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on december 19, 2017. owners may contact van-con customer service at 1-732-356-8484.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V694000

Manufacturer: Van-con, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2017-11-02T00:00:00

Subject: Seat barrier may not absorb impact/fmvss 222

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 320

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Van-con, inc. (van-con) is recalling certain 2007-2017 dual rear wheel school buses built on chevrolet 3500 express chassis. the seat barrier behind the driver seat may be pinned to the bulkhead preventing it from deforming in the event of an impact. 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."

Consequence Summary: If the barrier is too rigid to absorb an impact, the occupants will have an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Van-con will notify owners and will reposition the barrier as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on december 19, 2017. owners may contact van-con customer service at 1-732-356-8484.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 38.75

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NHTSA ID: 17V694000

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