NHTSA Recall 08V599000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
DIAMOND COACH CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 66 vehicles. It affects 2005–2007 Diamond Coach Vip.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V599000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RIC-08 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | November 19, 2008 |
| Owner notification | December 17, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Diamond coach is recalling 66 my 2005-2007 vip motor coaches equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Safety risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Diamond coach is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or diamond coach at 1-620-795-2191.
Notes
Diamond coach recall no. Ric-08.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V599000
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.