NHTSA Recall 02V292000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V292000; Date: Nov. 8, 2002
The 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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Diamond Coach Tc18fd; 1994 Diamond Coach Tc18fd; 1995 Diamond Coach Tc18fd; 1996 Diamond Coach Tc18fd; 1997 Diamond Coach Tc18fd; 1998 Diamond Coach Tc18fd; 1999 Diamond Coach Tc18fd; 2000 Diamond Coach Tc18fd; 2001 Diamond Coach Tc18fd
Component: Structure:body:door
Manufactured by: Diamond Coach Corporation
Affected Units:: 71
Recall Summary:
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 release handles did not fall in the acceptable region set forth by the standard.
How to Fix:
The 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.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 25, 2002
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