The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V861000·Announced 2025-12-12

Diamond Coach VIP Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Restraint Defect

Diamond Coach is recalling 2025 VIP buses because wheelchair restraints may fail to lock, increasing injury risk during transit.

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 where wheelchair restraints may fail to secure the occupant, creating a risk of injury during transit. No injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, placing this in the High severity category per the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Diamond Coach Corporation is recalling certain 2025 VIP buses equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The defect involves retractors that may not lock, which prevents the wheelchair from being properly secured.

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Diamond Coach will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 6, 2026. Owners may contact 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 — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
94

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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