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NHTSARecalled Nov 2, 2017 · #17V694000

Seat Barrier May Not Absorb Impact/FMVSS 222

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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." If the barrier is too rigid to absorb an impact, the occupants will have an increased risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Seat Barrier May Not Absorb Impact/FMVSS 222
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Van-Con, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice