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NHTSA 05V308📅 Jul 5, 2005

2002–2005 Van-Con School BUS recall: other

⚠️ What's wrong

Van-con 2002 through 2005 model year 15, 16, 20, 25, and 30 passenger School buses built on GMC, chevrolet, and ford chassis. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the stop arm sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.

💥 The risk

Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.

🔧 The fix

Van-con will notify its customers and specialty mfg. Will provide free of charge a service kit (part number 005178) with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during august 2005. Owners may contact specialty mfg. At 800-951-7867 or van-con at 732-356-8484.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V308000
Manufacturer
VAN-CON, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
406
Component
OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-951-7867
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Jan 1, 2002 – Mar 1, 2005
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Also, customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V308 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V308?

2002–2005 Van-Con School BUS. 406 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Van-Con dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-951-7867.