NHTSA Campaign 04V611000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by DIAMOND COACH CORPORATION · Reported Dec 29, 2004 · 37 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKETS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DIAMOND COACH AT 1-620-795-2191.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIAMOND COACH | C3500 | 2004 | 37 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V611000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.