2003 General Coach M1030, 2002–2003 General Coach M1030L, 2002–2004 General Coach M1035 and 1 other model Recall: CERTAIN BUSES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE…
NHTSA campaign 04V275000 · Seats · filed Jun 7, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
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DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE REQUIRED TETHER STRAP. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GENERAL COACH AT 1-800-842-0622.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| General Coach | M1030 | 2003 |
| General Coach | M1030L | 2002, 2003 |
| General Coach | M1035 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| General Coach | M1035L | 2002, 2003 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V275000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.