Van-con, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V472000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V472000 by Van-con, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 1,376 affected units, Knee Impact Area Foam Insufficient/FMVSS 222, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2011-2018 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
Defect Summary
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 absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. 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 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.