Diamond Coach VIP (2006) – 08V599000

Defect Description For Recall

Diamond Coach Is Recalling 66 My 2005-2007 VIP Motor Coaches Equipped With Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts. These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 404, “Platform Lift Installations On Motor Vehicles.” The Threshold Warning System May Not Detect The Presence Of A Wheelchair Or Mobility Aid User In A Certain Spot Within The Defined Threshold Area.

Make Of Vehicle

DIAMOND COACH

Model Of Vehicle

VIP

Year

2006

Recall Campaign Number

08V599000

Component Description

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Effect Of Defect

The User Of The Lift Could Be Injured Should The Lift Move Unintentionally.

Fix Defect

Diamond Coach Is Working With Ricon To Correct The Wheelchair Lifts Free Of Charge (Please See 07E095). 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

404