Recall 04V-275: 2003 General Coach M1030, 2002–2003 General Coach M1030L and 2 more
GENERAL COACH AMERICA, INC. recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Jun 7, 2004, covering about 90 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
The function of the driver's seat tether strap is to secure the driver's seat in the event of a crash.
The fix
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).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL COACH AMERICA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 04V275000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| General Coach M1030 | 2003 | All years |
| General Coach M1030L | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| General Coach M1035 | 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| General Coach M1035L | 2002, 2003 | All years |
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 04V-275?
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.
How is recall 04V-275 fixed?
Dealers will install the required tether strap. The recall began june 21, 2004. Owners should contact general coach at 1-800-842-0622.
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.