The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V263000·Announced 2012-06-04

Diamond Coach Recalls 2008-2010 Buses Due to Wheelchair Lift Latch Defect

Diamond Coach is recalling 2008-2010 PT and VIP buses because wheelchair lift latches may bend, allowing occupants to fall from elevated platforms.

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 'High' severity criteria for potential falls from elevated positions.

Plain-English summary

Diamond Coach Corporation is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 PT and VIP buses equipped with Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. The recall involves 278 vehicles.

Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the wheelchair lift's outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. This defect could allow a wheelchair occupant to defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the occupant could fall and sustain injury.

Diamond Coach is working with Braun to identify and notify owners. 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DIAMOND COACH VIP, PT
Brand
DIAMOND COACH
Manufacturer
DIAMOND COACH CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
278

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 (2)

  • VIP
  • PT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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