Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V365000 Reported May 18, 2018

Roof seams may separate/fmvss 221

Q: What is recall 18V365000?

NHTSA recall 18V365000 was issued by Van-con, Inc. on May 18, 2018. It addresses: Roof seams may separate/fmvss 221. The recall affects approximately 5 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Van-con, Inc. · N/A · 5 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18V365000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Van-con, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 18, 2018

Completion Rate

100.00

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Van-con, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V365000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 18V365000

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

What is recall 18V365000?

NHTSA recall 18V365000 was issued by Van-con, Inc. on May 18, 2018. It addresses: Roof seams may separate/fmvss 221. The recall affects approximately 5 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Van-con, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V365000 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.