Recall 08V-600: 2005–2007 Diamond Coach VIP

DIAMOND COACH CORPORATION recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Nov 19, 2008, covering about 66 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-600
Report date
Nov 19, 2008
Vehicles affected
66
Owners notified
Dec 17, 2008

The problem

Diamond coach is recalling 66 my 2005-2007 vip motor coaches equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.

The risk

A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

The fix

Diamond coach is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or diamond coach at 1-620-795-2191.

Notes

Diamond coach recall no. Ric-08.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerDIAMOND COACH CORPORATION
ComponentEquipment Adaptive/Mobility
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number08V600000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Diamond Coach VIP2005, 2006, 2007All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 08V-600?

Diamond coach is recalling 66 my 2005-2007 vip motor coaches equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.

How is recall 08V-600 fixed?

Diamond coach is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or diamond coach at 1-620-795-2191.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.