Diamond Coach Tc18fd 2000

Model Tc18fd made in 2000 by Diamond Coach got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, structure.

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
02V291000DIAMOND COACH CORPORATIONfrom 01/12/1993 to 10/17/2001V (Vehicle)314612/01/2001OVSCDIAMOND COACH CORPORATION11/08/200211/18/2002571217
Defect SummaryCertain 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.
Consequence SummaryWithout these labels, there could be confusion in locating the emergency exit releases in the event of a crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners 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.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
02V292000DIAMOND COACH CORPORATIONfrom 01/12/1993 to 10/17/2001V (Vehicle)7111/25/2002OVSCDIAMOND COACH CORPORATION11/08/200211/18/2002571217
Defect SummaryCertain 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 release handles did not fall in the acceptable region set forth by the standard.
Consequence SummaryThe release mechanisms for the rear window marked as an emergency exit were partially blocked so access to the mechanisms would be partially obstructed. there could be confusion in locating the emergency exit release handles in the event of a crash.
Corrective SummaryThe rear window emergency exit stickers will need to be removed. owners are being provided with removal 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.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).