Diamond Coach Corporation | NHTSA Recall #14V611000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V611000 by Diamond Coach Corporation. Affecting model year 2006-2011 vip and pt 2000, 2200, 2500, 2800, 3200, and 3201 transit buses manufactured january 1, 2006, to december 31, 2011, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation Includes 45 affected units, Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2006-2011 vip and pt 2000, 2200, 2500, 2800, 3200, and 3201 transit buses manufactured january 1, 2006, to december 31, 2011, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation

Defect Summary

Diamond coach corporation (diamond) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 vip and pt 2000, 2200, 2500, 2800, 3200, and 3201 transit buses manufactured january 1, 2006, to december 31, 2011, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

Corrective Action

Diamond will notify owners to take buses to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in november 2014. owners may contact diamond customer service at 1-800-442-4645 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V611000
Manufacturer: Diamond Coach Corporation
Report Received Date: 2014-09-30T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift - platform cracking
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 45

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Diamond coach corporation (diamond) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 vip and pt 2000, 2200, 2500, 2800, 3200, and 3201 transit buses manufactured january 1, 2006, to december 31, 2011, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Consequence Summary: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. when the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Corrective Action: Diamond will notify owners to take buses to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in november 2014. owners may contact diamond customer service at 1-800-442-4645 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xrv2_idb7-yaej
NHTSA ID: 14V611000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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