The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·11V099000·Announced 2011-02-14

Diamond Coach Recalls 2006-2010 Buses Due to Air Conditioner Fire Risk

Diamond Coach is recalling 2006-2010 buses equipped with specific Carrier air conditioning units because a fuse may loosen, causing arcing and potential fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 fire (flame, smoke) due to electrical arcing, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Diamond Coach Corporation is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 buses, including PS, VIP, IBD, and PT models, manufactured between January 1, 2006, and December 31, 2010. The recall affects vehicles equipped with Carrier GENV EM-1 evaporator units. The defect involves a fuse that may loosen in the fuse holder due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, resulting in high resistance and arcing.

If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, which may be accompanied by flame, smoke, and potential fire. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Diamond Coach will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain a retrofit kit from Carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on February 24, 2011. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
DIAMOND COACH PS, VIP, IBD, PT
Brand
DIAMOND COACH
Manufacturer
DIAMOND COACH CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
1,320

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 (4)

  • PS
  • VIP
  • IBD
  • PT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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