NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 General Coach M1035 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2004 General Coach M1035 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized General Coach dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 General Coach M1035. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA #04V599000Reported December 23, 2004 · GENERAL COACH AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 111 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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).
SEATS
NHTSA #04V275000Reported June 7, 2004 · GENERAL COACH AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 90 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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).
Other General Coach M1035 model years
Check your 2004 General Coach M1035 VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your General Coach M1035 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Check a General Coach VIN