Recall 12V263000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Defect in 2008-2010 DIAMOND COACH PT
RECALL This recall affects up to 278 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V263000 |
| Manufacturer | DIAMOND COACH CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 278 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
DIAMOND COACH CORPORATION (DIAMOND COACH) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 PT AND VIP BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN CENTURY-2 AND VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME, AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.
Safety Consequence
A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIRS OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.
Remedy
DIAMOND COACH IS WORKING WITH BRAUN TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS, AND BRAUN DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING JUNE 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIAMOND COACH AT 1-800-442-4645.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V861000 | 2025 DIAMOND COACH VIP | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 94 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 09V373000 | 2008 DIAMOND COACH VIP | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 21 |