VAN-CON 2016 VAN-CON WHEELCHAIR LIFT BUS Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 VAN-CON WHEELCHAIR LIFT BUS
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 WHEELCHAIR LIFT BUS vehicles due to equipment adaptive/mobility issues. A lift platform that is uneven may cause a fall, increasing the risk of an injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Van-Con, Inc. (Van-Con) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Van-Con Dual Rear-Wheel school buses, model 33803, built on Chevrolet 3500 chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts. The lifts in the affected vehicles may not deactivate until they are beyond the acceptable limit for being uneven. As such, these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403 "Platform lift systems" and FMVSS number 404 "Platform lift installations."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A lift platform that is uneven may cause a fall, increasing the risk of an injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Van-Con will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the threshold warning system, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2018. 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