NHTSA Recall 18V365000: Body (structure) and structure
Van-Con, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2016 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V365000 |
|---|---|
| Components | STRUCTURE › BODY; STRUCTURE |
| Report received | May 18, 2018 |
| Owner notification | June 15, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Van-Con, Inc. (Van-Con) is recalling one 2016 33803 Dual Rear Wheel school bus. The roof panel seams were not correctly bonded and thus may separate in the event of a crash. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Safety risk
If the roof panels separate in a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
The purchaser of the affected bus is aware of the issue, therefore an owner notification letter will not be mailed. 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 18V365000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel | 2016 |
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.