Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V275000 Reported June 7, 2004

General coach/driver seat tether strap missing

General Coach America, Inc. · N/A · 90 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V275000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
90
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 7, 2004

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Coach America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04V275000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from General Coach America, Inc. or involving N/A.

FAQ: Recall 04V275000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V275000?

NHTSA recall 04V275000 was issued by General Coach America, Inc. on June 7, 2004. It addresses: General coach/driver seat tether strap missing. The recall affects approximately 90 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Coach America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V275000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.