2004 DIAMOND COACH C3500 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

04V430000 on 09/02/2004

Component:

Equipment adaptive

Manufactured:

04/23/2001 - 07/18/2004

Affected:

292

Defect:

On certain buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.

Consequence:

In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to the wheelchair occupant.

Correction:

Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. sure-lok is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or diamond coach at 1-800-442-4645.

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).

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Campaign:

04V611000 on 12/28/2004

Component:

Equipment

Manufactured:

04/16/2004 - 12/12/2004

Affected:

37

Defect:

On certain diesel buses built on ford e-350 and e-450 chassis and equipped with carrier vacuum pump brackets, the brackets could break.

Consequence:

When the bracket breaks, the vacuum pump that provides the power to the power brakes becomes inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash. also, the power steering could be affected if the belt gets into the other belts.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the brackets. the recall began on january 21, 2005. owners should contact diamond coach at 1-620-795-2191.

Notes:

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

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