Defect Description For Recall
Diamond Coach Corporation (Diamond Coach) Is Recalling Certain 2018 Transit Mpv/VtUM And 2018 Pt 2000 Transit Buses Equipped With Freedman Go-Es Foldaway Seats. When The Back Seat Cushion Is Rotated From The Stowed Position To The Upright Position, The Seat Cushion May Not Remain Locked Into Place When Under Load, Such As In A Crash Or A Sudden Stop. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 207, “Seating Systems,” And Number 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.”
Make Of Vehicle
DIAMOND COACH TRANSIT
Model Of Vehicle
MPV/VTUM
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
19V145000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, If The Seat Back Moves, The Seat Occupant Has An Increased Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Diamond Coach Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Repair The Foldaway Seat, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began April 3, 2019. Owners May Contact Diamond Coach Customer Service At 1-800-442-4645.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Diamond Coach Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20180101
End Of Manufacture
20180701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
12
Date Owners Notified
20190403
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Diamond Coach Corporation
Date Report Received
20190228
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
207