2002 GENERAL COACH M1035 Recalls (3)

Campaign:
04V275000 on 06/15/2004
Component:
Seats
Affected:
90
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
The function of the driver's seat tether strap is to secure the driver's seat in the event of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will install the required tether strap. the recall began june 21, 2004. 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).

Campaign:
04V521000 on 11/01/2004
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
08/31/2000 - 07/30/2004
Affected:
231
Defect:
On certain buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
Correction:
Sure-lok is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or champion at 810-724-6474.
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).

Campaign:
04V599000 on 12/22/2004
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
08/31/2001 - 10/30/2004
Affected:
111
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.
Correction:
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).

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