2009 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL Recall Title: SEATS:BARRIERS
2009 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL Recall Date: 2017-11-02
2009 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 17V694000
2009 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL Recall Manufacturer: Van-Con, Inc.
2009 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL Recall Component(s): SEATS:BARRIERS
2009 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 320
2009 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL Recall Overview: 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.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
2009 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL Recall Remedy: 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 1-732-356-8484.2009 VAN-CON DUAL REAR WHEEL Recall 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.