NHTSA Recall 17V694000: Barriers (seats)
Van-Con, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 320 vehicles. It affects 2007–2017 Van-Con Dual Rear Wheel.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V694000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS › BARRIERS |
| Report received | November 2, 2017 |
| Owner notification | December 19, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
If the barrier is too rigid to absorb an impact, the occupants will have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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 17V694000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Van-Con Dual Rear Wheel | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
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.