Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V492000 Reported September 28, 2004

Ic corp/seat pedestal cracks

Q: What is recall 04V492000?

NHTSA recall 04V492000 was issued by Ic Corporation on September 28, 2004. It addresses: Ic corp/seat pedestal cracks. The recall affects approximately 8,165 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Ic Corporation · N/A · 8,165 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V492000

Manufacturer Campaign

04304

Manufacturer

Ic Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

8,165

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 28, 2004

Defect Summary

Certain fe school and commercial buses built with ce white driver seats with a pedestal style mount and manufactured between january 10, 1992 through february 24, 2004. these pedestals can develop cracks rendering the seat unstable.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could separate from the base, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.

Corrective Action

Ic will notify its customers and repair the seat by replacing the upper portion of the assembly with a more robust design. the recall began june 3, 2005. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ic compliance department at 1-800-843-5615.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Ic Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 04V492000 or campaign 04304.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04V492000

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

What is recall 04V492000?

NHTSA recall 04V492000 was issued by Ic Corporation on September 28, 2004. It addresses: Ic corp/seat pedestal cracks. The recall affects approximately 8,165 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ic Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V492000 or the manufacturer campaign number 04304. 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.