Defect Description For Recall
Diamond Coach Corporation (Diamond) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2011 VIP And Pt 2000, 2200, 2500, 2800, 3200, And 3201 Transit Buses Manufactured January 1, 2006, To December 31, 2011, Equipped With Certain Model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, And S5510 Wheelchair Lifts Manufactured By Ricon Corporation. The Platform Side Plate Of The Affected Wheelchair Lifts May Crack.
Make Of Vehicle
DIAMOND COACH
Model Of Vehicle
VIP
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
14V611000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
If The Platform Side Plates Crack, The Lift Platform Can Separate From The Lift And Come To Rest Against The Vehicle’S Lift Door. When The Doors Are Opened, The Platform May Fall Out, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Lift Operator.
Fix Defect
Diamond Will Notify Owners To Take Buses To A Ricon Dealer Or Service Center Who Will Install Supplemental Platform Support Bumpers. Any Platform That Has Already Started Cracking Will Be Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin In November 2014. Owners May Contact Diamond Customer Service At 1-800-442-4645 Or Ricon Customer Service At 1-800-322-2884.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Diamond Coach Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20060101
End Of Manufacture
20111231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
45
Date Owners Notified
20141119
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Diamond Coach Corporation
Date Report Received
20140930