Diamond Coach MB200, TC18FD, VIP/PT (1993-2002): Equipment
Recall 02V291000 · Nov 8, 2002 · Diamond Coach Corporation
3,146
vehicles affected
3,146
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02V291000
- Date
- Nov 8, 2002
- Maker
- Diamond Coach Corporation
- Units affected
- 3,146
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Other > Labels
- Model years
- 1993-2002
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." DUE TO CERTAIN SEATING ARRANGEMENTS, THE EMERGENCY EXIT LABELS ON THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS WERE IN AN IMPROPER LOCATION.
What can happen
WITHOUT THESE LABELS, THERE COULD BE CONFUSION IN LOCATING THE EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASES IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DIAMOND COACH AT 1-800-241-8678, EXTENSION 13.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 29 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond Coach | MB200 | 1993-2002 |
| Diamond Coach | TC18FD | 1993-2001 |
| Diamond Coach | Vip/PT | 1993-2002 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 02V291000?
3 models: Diamond Coach MB200 (1993-2002), Diamond Coach TC18FD (1993-2001), Diamond Coach Vip/PT (1993-2002), about 3,146 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 02V291000?
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DIAMOND COACH AT 1-800-241-8678, EXTENSION 13.
What can happen?
WITHOUT THESE LABELS, THERE COULD BE CONFUSION IN LOCATING THE EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASES IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.