Diamond Coach Recalls VIP Motor Coaches

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
DIAMOND COACH / VIP		2005-2007
Manufacturer: DIAMOND COACH CORPORATION		Mfr’s Report Date: SEP 09, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V599000		EQ08011 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08011

Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 66

Summary: DIAMOND COACH IS RECALLING 66 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.

Consequence: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy: 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.

Notes: DIAMOND COACH RECALL NO. RIC-08. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.