NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Van CON 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2016 Van CON 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Van CON dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Van CON 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SEATS
NHTSA #18V472000Reported July 20, 2018 · Van-Con, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,376 vehicles
Defect description
Van-Con, Inc. (Van-Con) is recalling certain 2011-2018 33803 Dual Rear Wheel school buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. 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."
Safety consequence
If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Van-Con will install a parts kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Van-Con customer service at 1-732-356-8484.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA #18V365000Reported May 18, 2018 · Van-Con, Inc.
Potentially affected: 5 vehicles
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
If the roof panels separate in a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #17V666000Reported October 19, 2017 · Van-Con, Inc.
Potentially affected: 266 vehicles
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
The incorrectly positioned seat belt assembly may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Van CON 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel model years
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