There have been 2 safety recalls for the Diamond Coach C3500. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Diamond Coach C3500.
When the bracket breaks, the vacuum pump that provides the power to the power brakes becomes inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, the power steering could be affected if the belt gets into the other belts.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Diamond Coach C3500 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Summary: On certain diesel buses built on Ford e-350 and e-450 chassis and equipped with carrier vacuum pump brackets, the brackets could break. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to the wheelchair occupant.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Diamond Coach C3500, 2002 Diamond Coach C3500, 2003 Diamond Coach C3500, 2004 Diamond Coach C3500, 2000 Diamond Coach E350, 2001 Diamond Coach E350, 2002 Diamond Coach E350, 2003 Diamond Coach E350, 2004 Diamond Coach E350, 2000 Diamond Coach E450, 2001 Diamond Coach E450, 2002 Diamond Coach E450, 2003 Diamond Coach E450, 2004 Diamond Coach E450, 2000 Diamond Coach E550, 2001 Diamond Coach E550, 2002 Diamond Coach E550, 2003 Diamond Coach E550, 2004 Diamond Coach E550 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE |
| Recall Summary: On certain buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 29, 2004 | Equipment | 37 |
| Sep. 3, 2004 | Adaptive Equipment | 292 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2004 Diamond Coach C3500 | 2 |
| 2003 Diamond Coach C3500 | 1 |
| 2002 Diamond Coach C3500 | 1 |
| 2001 Diamond Coach C3500 | 1 |