General Coach America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2004

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by General Coach America, Inc. in 2004. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 23, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

GENERAL COACH/FMVSS 217/EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL

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.

NHTSA ID: 04V599000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 111

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 7, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

GENERAL COACH/DRIVER SEAT TETHER STRAP MISSING

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.

NHTSA ID: 04V275000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 90

Consequence Summary:

THE FUNCTION OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT TETHER STRAP IS TO SECURE THE DRIVER'S SEAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE REQUIRED TETHER STRAP. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GENERAL COACH AT 1-800-842-0622.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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