Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V308000 Reported July 5, 2005

Stop arm malfunctions

Van-con, Incorporated · Other · 406 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V308000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Van-con, Incorporated
Component
Other
Vehicles Affected
406
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 5, 2005

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Van-con, Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 05V308000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V308000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V308000?

NHTSA recall 05V308000 was issued by Van-con, Incorporated on July 5, 2005. It addresses: Stop arm malfunctions. The recall affects approximately 406 vehicles, with the defect involving the Other component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Van-con, Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V308000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.