GENERAL COACH M1035 2003: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V275000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL COACH | M1035 | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-06-21 | 2004-06-07 | 2004-06-16 |
Production Dates: 2001-09-01 - 2004-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: General Coach America, Inc.
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 90
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 572
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210
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 FUNCTION OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT TETHER STRAP IS TO SECURE THE DRIVER'S SEAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
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'.
