Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V275000

Seats

GENERAL COACH AMERICA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-06-07.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V275000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
GENERAL COACH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
90
Reported to NHTSA
2004-06-07
Owners notified
2004-06-21

Defect description

CERTAIN BUSES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE DRIVER'S SEAT TETHER STRAP WAS NOT INSTALLED.

Safety risk

THE FUNCTION OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT TETHER STRAP IS TO SECURE THE DRIVER'S SEAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE REQUIRED TETHER STRAP. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GENERAL COACH AT 1-800-842-0622.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
GENERAL COACH M10302003
GENERAL COACH M1030L2003 2002
GENERAL COACH M10352004 2003 2002
GENERAL COACH M1035L2003 2002

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.