Equipment: electrical
- Component
- Equipment: electrical
- Manufacturer
- Diamond Coach Corporation
- Vehicles affected
- 171
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2014-02-18
- Owners notified
- 2014-03-24
Defect description
Diamond Coach Corporation is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2010 VIP/PT 2000, 2200, 2500, 2800, 3200, and 3201 transit buses equipped with A&M Systems-brand door actuators containing model 3230 circuit boards. Voltage spikes may damage the electrical components and electrical circuits of the door actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.
Safety risk
High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Diamond Coach Corporation will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected circuit boards, free of charge. The recall began in March 2014. Owners may contact Diamond Coach Corporation at 1-800-442-4645.