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 structure:body issues. If the roof panels separate in a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the roof panels separate in a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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