Does the 2012 Van-CON 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2012 Van-CON 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Van-CON dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 Van-CON 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2012 Van-CON 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2012 Van-CON 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Van-CON been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2012 Van-CON 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel recalls, newest first

July 20, 2018NHTSA 18V4720001,376 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: Van-Con, Inc. (Van-Con) is recalling certain 2011-2018 33803 Dual Rear Wheel school buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. 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."
Consequence: If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Van-Con will install a parts kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Van-Con customer service at 1-732-356-8484.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 19, 2017NHTSA 17V666000266 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assembly

Summary: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Components: Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assembly; Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2012 Van-CON 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2012 Van-CON 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2012 Van-CON 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Van-CON dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 Van-CON 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.