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HighNHTSA·10V109000·Announced 2010-03-18

Diamond Coach VIP Coaches Recalled for Lift Restraint Belt Defect

NHTSA is recalling 2007-2009 Diamond Coach VIP coaches because the wheelchair lift restraint belt may not latch securely, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Diamond Coach Corporation has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a defect in certain model year 2007-2009 VIP coaches. The recall affects vehicles fitted with Ricon Public Use Lifts manufactured between December 1, 2007, and December 18, 2009. A total of 26 vehicles are affected by this campaign.

The defect involves the restraint belt on the lift, which is designed to prevent the lift from moving unless the belt tongue is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon discovered that it is possible for an operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this scenario, the belt appears to be latched, allowing the operator to run the lift. If the belt is not fully engaged and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform, potentially causing injury if the lift moves unexpectedly.

Ricon will handle the remedy for this campaign. Customers will be provided with a warning decal and a DVD-based training aid. The safety recall began on March 15, 2010. Owners may contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or Diamond Coach at 1-800-442-4645 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
DIAMOND COACH VIP
Brand
DIAMOND COACH
Manufacturer
DIAMOND COACH CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Motor Coach
Hazard
Affected units
26

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VIP

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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