Diamond Coach / Diamond Coach Transit recall: Seats
What is wrong
Diamond Coach Corporation (Diamond Coach) is recalling certain 2018 Transit MPV/VTUM and 2018 PT 2000 transit buses equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
What could happen
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Diamond Coach will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2019. Owners may contact Diamond Coach customer service at 1-800-442-4645.
Vehicles covered
- Diamond Coach Pt 2000 2018
- Diamond Coach Transit Mpv/Vtum 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V145000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Diamond Coach Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 28, 2019
- Owners notified
- Apr 3, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 12
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2018 to Jan 31, 2018
- Part
- Seats
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 207
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.