NHTSA Recall 04V599000: Labels (equipment)
GENERAL COACH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 111 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the General Coach M1030.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V599000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | December 23, 2004 |
| Owner notification | January 6, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V599000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| General Coach M1030 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| General Coach M1030L | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| General Coach M1035 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| General Coach M1035L | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.