NHTSA Recall 02V291000: Labels (equipment)
DIAMOND COACH CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,146 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Diamond Coach MB200.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V291000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | November 8, 2002 |
| Owner notification | December 1, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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 labels on the emergency exit windows were in an improper location.
Safety risk
Without these labels, there could be confusion in locating the emergency exit releases in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with labels and installation 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.
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 covered by recall 02V291000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Diamond Coach MB200 | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Diamond Coach TC18FD | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Diamond Coach Vip/pt | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.