| Make : DIAMOND COACH | Model : C3500 | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20040417 - 20041213 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V611000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050121 | Date Received by ODI: 20041229 | Date Added to Database: 20041229 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: DIAMOND COACH CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DIAMOND COACH CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 37 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN DIESEL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-350 AND E-450 CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER VACUUM PUMP BRACKETS, THE BRACKETS COULD BREAK. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKETS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DIAMOND COACH AT 1-620-795-2191. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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