VAN-CON 2015 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2015 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL
Brand
VAN-CON
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2015
Van-Con, Inc. is recalling certain 2015 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL vehicles due to seats:barriers issues. If the barrier is too rigid to absorb an impact, the occupants will 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 certain 2007-2017 Dual Rear Wheel school buses built on Chevrolet 3500 Express chassis. The seat barrier behind the driver seat may be pinned to the bulkhead preventing it from deforming in the event of an impact. 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)
If the barrier is too rigid to absorb an impact, the occupants will have an increased risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Van-Con will notify owners and will reposition the barrier as necessary, 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