Does the 2008 Van-CON Chevy have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment adaptive/mobility. 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 2008 Van-CON Chevy 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 2008 Van-CON Chevy?

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

2008 Van-CON Chevy recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2008 Van-CON Chevy. 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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Van-CON dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2008 Van-CON Chevy recalls, newest first

March 23, 2010NHTSA 10V1130003 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary: Van-con has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2008-2009 handicap school buses built on Ford and chevy chassis, fitted with ricon public use lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Consequence: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Remedy: Van-con is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09E-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. The safety recall began on April 5, 2010. Owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at www.dmata@wabtec.com.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 2008 Van-CON Chevy with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Deaths reported: 1

Most complained-about components

Air bags15
Engine and engine cooling3
Seat belts3
Vehicle speed control3
Fuel/propulsion system2

Other Van-CON Chevy years

Other 2008 Van-CON models

2008 Van-CON Dual Rear Wheel1 recall

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Questions

Does the 2008 Van-CON Chevy have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment adaptive/mobility. 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 2008 Van-CON Chevy 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 2008 Van-CON Chevy?: 24 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.