NHTSA Recall 05V308000: School bus stop arm assembly (other)
VAN-CON, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 406 vehicles. It affects 2002–2005 Van-Con School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V308000 |
|---|---|
| Component | OTHER › SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | July 5, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Van-con 2002 through 2005 model year 15, 16, 20, 25, and 30 passenger school buses built on GMC, chevrolet, and ford chassis. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the stop arm sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
Safety risk
Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
Remedy
Van-con will notify its customers and specialty mfg. Will provide free of charge a service kit (part number 005178) with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during august 2005. Owners may contact specialty mfg. At 800-951-7867 or van-con at 732-356-8484.
Notes
Also, customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V308000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.