The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V145000·Announced 2019-02-28

Diamond Coach Recalls 2018 Transit Buses Due to Seat Lock Failure

Diamond Coach is recalling 2018 Transit MPV/VTUM and PT 2000 buses because foldaway seats may not stay locked during a crash, increasing 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 structural vehicle defect (seat lock failure) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Diamond Coach Corporation is recalling certain 2018 Transit MPV/VTUM and 2018 PT 2000 transit buses equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. The recall addresses a defect where the back seat cushion may not remain locked in the upright position when under load, such as during a crash or sudden stop. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 207 and 210.

If the seat back moves during a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury. The recall began on April 3, 2019. Diamond Coach will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat free of charge. Owners may contact Diamond Coach customer service at 1-800-442-4645 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DIAMOND COACH, DIAMOND COACH TRANSIT PT 2000, MPV/VTUM
Brand
DIAMOND COACH
Manufacturer
Diamond Coach Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
12

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)

  • PT 2000
  • MPV/VTUM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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