Diamond Coach Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2014

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Diamond Coach Corporation in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 30, 2014

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking

Diamond Coach Corporation (Diamond) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 VIP and PT 2000, 2200, 2500, 2800, 3200, and 3201 transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2011, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

NHTSA ID: 14V611000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 45

Consequence Summary:

If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

Corrective Action:

Diamond will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2014. Owners may contact Diamond customer service at 1-800-442-4645 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 18, 2014

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Electric Door Actuator May Lead to Fire

Diamond Coach Corporation is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2010 VIP/PT 2000, 2200, 2500, 2800, 3200, and 3201 transit buses equipped with A&M Systems-brand door actuators containing model 3230 circuit boards. Voltage spikes may damage the electrical components and electrical circuits of the door actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.

NHTSA ID: 14V060000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 171

Consequence Summary:

High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

Diamond Coach Corporation will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected circuit boards, free of charge. The recall began in March 2014. Owners may contact Diamond Coach Corporation at 1-800-442-4645.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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