Vehicle recall 18V365000 · May 18, 2018
2016 Van-CON 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel
The roof panel seams were not correctly bonded and thus may separate in the event of a crash.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V365000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 18, 2018
- Filed by
- Van-Con, Inc.
- Owner notification
- June 15, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure; Structure › Body
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Van-CON 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel (2016): 2016
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