Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V359000 Reported July 16, 2004

Ic corporation/vandale lock audio system

Q: What is recall 04V359000?

NHTSA recall 04V359000 was issued by Ic Corporation on July 16, 2004. It addresses: Ic corporation/vandale lock audio system. The recall affects approximately 538 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment 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 · Equipment · 538 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V359000

Manufacturer Campaign

04303

Manufacturer

Ic Corporation

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

538

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 16, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain school buses built with vandale lock systems, the system does not provide an audio sound to warn the driver that the emergency door is locked while the vehicle is in operation.

Safety Consequence

If the emergency door is locked and the bus is involved in a crash or emergency situation, bus occupants may not be able to escape from the bus in a timely manner or even at all. this could possibly result in serious injury to the occupants.

Corrective Action

Ic will notify its customers and will repair the alarm by adding a wire to the current system free of charge. the recall began on august 23, 2004. owners should contact ic 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 04V359000 or campaign 04303.
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 04V359000

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

What is recall 04V359000?

NHTSA recall 04V359000 was issued by Ic Corporation on July 16, 2004. It addresses: Ic corporation/vandale lock audio system. The recall affects approximately 538 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ic Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V359000 or the manufacturer campaign number 04303. 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.