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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 19V145000

2018 Diamond Coach Pt 2000 | 2018 Diamond Coach Transit Mpv/Vtum — Seats

Published March 1, 2019 · Recall initiated: February 28, 2019

Summary

NHTSA records recall 19V145000, published March 1, 2019 and initiated February 28, 2019. Recalling firm: Diamond Coach Corporation; 2018 Diamond Coach Pt 2000 | 2018 Diamond Coach Transit Mpv/Vtum — Seats.

What's the hazard

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 to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
DIAMOND COACH
Model
PT 2000
Manufacturer
Diamond Coach Corporation
Lot
2018 DIAMOND COACH PT 2000 | 2018 DIAMOND COACH TRANSIT MPV/VTUM
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2018 Diamond Coach Pt 2000 | 2018 Diamond Coach Transit Mpv/Vtum — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V145000 on March 1, 2019. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DIAMOND COACH. Model: PT 2000.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)