Van-Con Recalls One 2016 School Bus Due to Roof Panel Bonding Defect
Van-Con is recalling one 2016 33803 Dual Rear Wheel school bus because roof panel seams were not correctly bonded, posing an increased injury risk in a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (roof panel separation) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Van-Con, Inc. is recalling one 2016 33803 Dual Rear Wheel school bus. The recall addresses a defect where the roof panel seams were not correctly bonded. This condition means the roof panels may separate in the event of a crash, causing the vehicle to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
If the roof panels separate during a crash, occupants have an increased risk of injury. The purchaser of the affected bus is already aware of the issue, so an owner notification letter will not be mailed. Owners may contact Van-Con customer service at 1-732-356-4284 for more information. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL
- Brand
- VAN-CON
- Manufacturer
- Van-Con, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — School Bus
- Affected units
- 5
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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