VAN-CON 2016 VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL
Brand
VAN-CON
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Van-Con, Inc. is recalling certain 2016 VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL vehicles due to seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly issues. The incorrectly positioned seat belt assembly may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The incorrectly positioned seat belt assembly may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026