NHTSA Recall 08V599000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V599000; Date: Nov. 19, 2008
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Diamond Coach VIP; 2006 Diamond Coach VIP; 2007 Diamond Coach VIP
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Diamond Coach Corporation
Affected Units:: 66
Recall Summary:
Diamond coach is recalling 66 my 2005-2007 vip motor coaches equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles. " the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
How to Fix:
Diamond coach is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or diamond coach at 1-620-795-2191.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 17, 2008
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