VAN-CON 33803 Dual REAR-WHEEL (2016): Structure
Recall 18V365000 · May 18, 2018 · Van-Con, Inc.
5
vehicles affected
5
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V365000
- Date
- May 18, 2018
- Maker
- Van-Con, Inc.
- Units affected
- 5
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body; Structure
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
If the roof panels separate in a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Van-Con | 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V365000?
1 model: Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel (2016), about 5 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V365000?
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.
What can happen?
If the roof panels separate in a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.