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 Labels On The Emergency Exit Windows Were In An Improper Location.
Make Of Vehicle
DIAMOND COACH
Model Of Vehicle
VIP/PT
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V291000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
Without These Labels, There Could Be Confusion In Locating The Emergency Exit Releases In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Provided With Labels And Installation 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
3146
Date Owners Notified
20011201
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Diamond Coach Corporation
Date Report Received
20021108
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217