Appliance: air conditionerRecall 09V-373 · 2008–2009 Diamond Coach VIP
DIAMOND COACH CORPORATION recall 09V-373 covers 21 2008–2009 Diamond Coach VIP for a appliance: air conditioner problem, reported to NHTSA on September 29, 2009.
Source: NHTSA recall 09V373000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DIAMOND COACH CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 VIP TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND SEPTEMBER 27, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER K410 ROOFTOP CONDENSERS, PART NUMBERS 77-62198-00, 77-62198-98, AND 77-62198-99. THESE K410 UNITS MAY HAVE INADEQUATE ELECTRICAL CURRENT PROTECTION SUCH THAT THE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
The risk
OVERHEATING OF THE CONDENSER UNIT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
DIAMOND COACH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CARRIER DEALERS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-800-673-2431 OR DIAMOND COACH AT 1-620-795-2191.
OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 2008 to September 27, 2009. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.