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2016 VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL recalls

NHTSA campaigns received 2010 to 2026-09-30 that list the 2016 model year.

The 2016 VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL is covered by 3 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.

Campaign	Received	Component
18V472000	2018-07-20	Seats
18V365000	2018-05-18	Structure › Body
17V666000	2017-10-19	Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly

Each recall: problem, risk and fix

Seats (18V472000, 2018-07-20)

Problem: 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."

Risk: If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Free fix: 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.

Van-Con, Inc. · 1,376 vehicles · NHTSA record

Structure › Body (18V365000, 2018-05-18)

Problem: 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."

Risk: If the roof panels separate in a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Free fix: 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.

Van-Con, Inc. · 5 vehicles · NHTSA record

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly (17V666000, 2017-10-19)

Problem: Van-Con, Inc. (Van-Con) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Dual Rear-Wheel school buses, model 33803, built on Chevrolet 3500 chassis. The seat belt buckle latch plate assembly, when buckled, may rest across the seated passenger's lap instead of being located to the side of the passenger. 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."

Risk: The incorrectly positioned seat belt assembly may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

Free fix: Van-Con will notify owners and will replace the buckle end of the seat belt with a shorter length buckle end, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Van-Con customer service at 1-732-356-8484.

Van-Con, Inc. · 266 vehicles · NHTSA record

A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.

Other model years: none with their own page · All VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL recalls