Van-Con, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2017

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Van-Con, Inc. in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.

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2017

2018

November 2, 2017

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Seat Barrier May Not Absorb Impact/FMVSS 222

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."

NHTSA ID: 17V694000

Component: SEATS

# of Units Affected: 320

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 38.75

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October 19, 2017

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Incorrect Seat Belt Buckle Position/FMVSS 222

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."

NHTSA ID: 17V666000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 266

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 46.62

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