Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V498000 Reported October 28, 2004

Ic corp/30-inch child restraint seats

Ic Corporation · N/A · 154 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V498000
Manufacturer Campaign
04305
Manufacturer
Ic Corporation
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
154
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 28, 2004

Defect Summary

Certain 1998, 2000-2005 my ce, fe, and re school buses built with one or more ce white 30-inch child restraint seats and manufactured between march 25, 1998 and august 24, 2004. the seat cushion retention may not retain the seat in all circumstances.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a sudden stop, the seat cushion may tip forward and may become unattached causing the passenger to slide off the seat and/or be trapped by the seat cushion. this action could possibly result in personal injury or death.

Corrective Action

Ic corp will notify its customers and will repair the cushion by adding a clip to the cushion tying it to the seat frame. the recall began on october 5, 2004. 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

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ic Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 04V498000 or campaign 04305.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V498000

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

What is recall 04V498000?

NHTSA recall 04V498000 was issued by Ic Corporation on October 28, 2004. It addresses: Ic corp/30-inch child restraint seats. The recall affects approximately 154 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 04V498000 or the manufacturer campaign number 04305. 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.