Recall 02V291000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Defect in 1993-2002 DIAMOND COACH MB200
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,146 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V291000 |
| Manufacturer | DIAMOND COACH CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,146 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1993 DIAMOND COACH MB200, 1993 DIAMOND COACH TC18FD, 1993 DIAMOND COACH VIP/PT, 1994 DIAMOND COACH MB200, 1994 DIAMOND COACH TC18FD, 1994 DIAMOND COACH VIP/PT, 1995 DIAMOND COACH MB200, 1995 DIAMOND COACH TC18FD, 1995 DIAMOND COACH VIP/PT, 1996 DIAMOND COACH MB200, 1996 DIAMOND COACH VIP/PT, 1996 DIAMOND COACH TC18FD, 1997 DIAMOND COACH VIP/PT, 1997 DIAMOND COACH TC18FD, 1997 DIAMOND COACH MB200, 1998 DIAMOND COACH VIP/PT, 1998 DIAMOND COACH TC18FD, 1998 DIAMOND COACH MB200, 1999 DIAMOND COACH VIP/PT, 1999 DIAMOND COACH TC18FD, 1999 DIAMOND COACH MB200, 2000 DIAMOND COACH VIP/PT, 2000 DIAMOND COACH TC18FD, 2000 DIAMOND COACH MB200, 2001 DIAMOND COACH TC18FD, 2001 DIAMOND COACH VIP/PT, 2001 DIAMOND COACH MB200, 2002 DIAMOND COACH MB200, 2002 DIAMOND COACH VIP/PT
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
WITHOUT THESE LABELS, THERE COULD BE CONFUSION IN LOCATING THE EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASES IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 24V360000 | 2024 DIAMOND COACH VIP | SEATS | 10 | |
| 19V145000 | 2018 DIAMOND COACH PT 2000 | SEATS | 12 | |
| 19V419000 | 2017 DIAMOND COACH VIP | EQUIPMENT | 1 | |
| 15V724000 | 2006 DIAMOND COACH PT | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 49 | |
| 14V611000 | 2007 DIAMOND COACH PT | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 45 | |
| 12V263000 | 2009 DIAMOND COACH PT | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 278 | |
| 11V099000 | 2006 DIAMOND COACH PS | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1,320 | |
| 10V106000 | 2009 DIAMOND COACH VIP | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 | |
| 10V109000 | 2008 DIAMOND COACH VIP | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 26 |