NHTSA Recall 17V666000: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
Van-Con, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 266 vehicles. It affects 2011–2017 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V666000 |
|---|---|
| Components | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | October 19, 2017 |
| Owner notification | December 19, 2017 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
The incorrectly positioned seat belt assembly may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V666000
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.