Van-con, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V365000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V365000 by Van-con, Inc.. Includes 5 affected units, Roof Seams may Separate/FMVSS 221, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Van-con, inc. (van-con) is recalling one 2016 33803 dual rear wheel school bus. the roof panel seams were not correctly bonded and thus may separate in the event of a crash. as such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 221, "school bus body joint strength."

Corrective Action

The purchaser of the affected bus is aware of the issue, therefore an owner notification letter will not be mailed. owners may contact van-con customer service at 1-732-356-8484.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V365000
Manufacturer: Van-con, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-05-18T00:00:00
Subject: Roof seams may separate/fmvss 221
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 5

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Van-con, inc. (van-con) is recalling one 2016 33803 dual rear wheel school bus. the roof panel seams were not correctly bonded and thus may separate in the event of a crash. as such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Consequence Summary: If the roof panels separate in a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action: The purchaser of the affected bus is aware of the issue, therefore an owner notification letter will not be mailed. 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: 100

Metadata

SID: row-qz59-4r7j~dgy5
NHTSA ID: 18V365000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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