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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 02V292📅 Nov 18, 2002

2000–2001 Diamond Coach TC18FD recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
02V292000
Manufacturer
DIAMOND COACH CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
71
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Owner phone
1-800-241-8678
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 25, 2002
Built
Jan 12, 1993 – Oct 17, 2001
Recall started by
OVSC
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).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 02V292 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 02V292?

2000–2001 Diamond Coach TC18FD. 71 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Diamond Coach dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-241-8678.