Defect Description For Recall
Certain Transit Buses Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, “Bus Emergency Exits And Window Retention And Release.” Due To Certain Seating Arrangements, The Emergency Exit Release Handles Did Not Fall In The Acceptable Region Set Forth By The Standard.
Make Of Vehicle
DIAMOND COACH
Model Of Vehicle
TC18FD
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
02V292000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Door
Effect Of Defect
The Release Mechanisms For The Rear Window Marked As An “Emergency Exit” Were Partially Blocked So Access To The Mechanisms Would Be Partially Obstructed. There Could Be Confusion In Locating The Emergency Exit Release Handles In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
The Rear Window Emergency Exit Stickers Will Need To Be Removed. Owners Are Being Provided With Removal InstruCTIons. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin During November 2002. Owners Who Do Not Receive The Free Labels And InstruCTIons Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Diamond Coach At 1-800-241-8678, Extension 13.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Diamond Coach Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19930112
End Of Manufacture
20011017
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
71
Date Owners Notified
20021125
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Diamond Coach Corporation
Date Report Received
20021108
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217