Defect Description For Recall
Diamond Coach Is Recalling 66 My 2005-2007 VIP Motor Coaches Equipped With Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts. These Lifts Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, “Platform Lift Systems For Motor Vehicles.” The Anti-Stow Interlock May Not Detect The Presence Of A Wheelchair Or Mobility Aid User. The Pressure Sensing Switch That Detects The Presence Of Weight On The Platform Was Not Adjusted To The Necessary Sensitivity Level. The Lift Could Stow Even Though Someone Or Something Is Still On The Lift.
Make Of Vehicle
DIAMOND COACH
Model Of Vehicle
VIP
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
08V600000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Diamond Coach Is Working With Ricon To Correct The Wheelchair Lifts Free Of Charge (Please See 07E097). Owners May Contact Ricon At 1-818-267-3000 Or Diamond Coach At 1-620-795-2191.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Diamond Coach Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20050401
End Of Manufacture
20071130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
66
Date Owners Notified
20081217
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Diamond Coach Corporation
Date Report Received
20081119
Make Campaign Number
RIC-08
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403