Vehicle recall 12V263000 · June 4, 2012
Diamond Coach PT and VIP
Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the wheelchair lifts outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Diamond coach corporation (diamond coach) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 pt and vip buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the wheelchair lifts outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
- Consequence
- A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchairs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
- Remedy
- Diamond coach is working with braun to identify and notify owners, and braun dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began during June 2012. Owners may contact diamond coach at 1-800-442-4645.
- Notes
- Customers may 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V263000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 4, 2012
- Filed by
- DIAMOND COACH CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- June 25, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 278
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Diamond Coach PT (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Diamond Coach VIP (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
Has your Diamond Coach been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Diamond Coach dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.