Recall 05V-308: 2002–2005 Van-Con School Bus
VAN-CON, INCORPORATED recall for other, reported to NHTSA on Jul 5, 2005, covering about 406 vehicles.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | VAN-CON, INCORPORATED |
|---|---|
| Component | Other › School Bus Stop Arm Assembly |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V308000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-308?
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.
How is recall 05V-308 fixed?
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 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.