Recall 04V-599: 2002–2005 General Coach M1030, 2002–2005 General Coach M1030L and 2 more
GENERAL COACH AMERICA, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Dec 23, 2004, covering about 111 vehicles.
The problem
Certain buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, 'bus emergency exits and window retention and release.' the operating instruction decals for the emergency latches may not have been placed on the emergency exit windows.
The fix
Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions that describe the steps to be taken for proper placement of the window decal. The recall began january 6, 2005. 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 | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 04V599000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| General Coach M1030 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| General Coach M1030L | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| General Coach M1035 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| General Coach M1035L | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | 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-599?
Certain buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, 'bus emergency exits and window retention and release.' the operating instruction decals for the emergency latches may not have been placed on the emergency exit windows.
How is recall 04V-599 fixed?
Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions that describe the steps to be taken for proper placement of the window decal. The recall began january 6, 2005. 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.