Recall 10V109 covers 26 2007-2009 Diamond Coach Vip coaches with Ricon lifts that run when the restraint belt is not fully latched. Ricon provides remedy materials.
Diamond Coach is recalling 26 2007-2009 Vip coaches fitted with Ricon public-use lifts because the restraint belt can look latched when it is not fully engaged. If the lift moves with an occupant on the platform and the belt is not properly buckled, the lift user can be injured; the Diamond Coach dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 2007-2009 Diamond Coach Vip uses a Ricon public-use lift to help a wheelchair or mobility-device occupant board and exit the coach. The lift's restraint belt is supposed to hold the platform from moving unless the belt tongue is fully inserted and locked in the buckle. That latch is the gate that tells the lift it is safe to operate.
On affected coaches, the belt tongue can be pushed into the buckle without fully locking the latching mechanism. From the operator's view, the belt appears fastened even though the latch has not engaged. Because the lift reads that condition as latched, the platform can still operate with a person on it.
There is no warning sign before failure. The visible clue is misleading: the belt appears latched, so the operator needs to confirm the tongue is fully engaged before using the lift.
Who's affected?
Spans 3 Vip model years with the same adaptive mobility equipment.
| 2008 Diamond Coach Vip | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2009 Diamond Coach Vip | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Diamond Coach Vip | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 26 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
A lift that moves while the restraint belt is not properly buckled can injure the person using the lift. Before using the lift, confirm the restraint belt is buckled and stop use if it does not latch correctly. Repair will be free at any franchised Diamond Coach dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2009 Diamond Coach Vip is included in this recall.
- Wait for Diamond Coach or Ricon instructions before using the public-use lift if your recall notice has not arrived.
- Contact Diamond Coach or Ricon about the warning decal and DVD training aid that address lift operation when the restraint belt is not fully latched.
- Reference recall number 10V109 when you call so the service desk can match the lift campaign.
- Keep lift operators from running the lift with an occupant on the platform unless the restraint belt tongue is fully engaged and latched in the buckle.
What happens at the repair
Diamond Coach worked with Ricon on this campaign, and Ricon handled the remedy. The listed remedy provides customers with a warning decal and a DVD-based training aid for the public use lift. The decal and training material address proper restraint belt use so the operator can confirm the belt tongue is fully latched before running the lift with an occupant on the platform. The source does not list a separate current dealer repair procedure. The recall remedy is free once available through the campaign.
Timeline
| March 15, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| March 18, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V109?
Recall 10V109 covers 26 2007-2009 Diamond Coach Vip coaches fitted with Ricon public-use lifts. The lift restraint belt can look buckled without being fully latched, allowing the lift to operate with an occupant on the platform. Ricon provides a warning decal and DVD-based training aid.
What should I do if my 2007-2009 Diamond Coach Vip is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific coach is included in recall 10V109. If it is, contact a franchised Diamond Coach service location or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 and reference recall 10V109. The recall remedy is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to provide the recall remedy at no cost. For recall 10V109, Ricon handles the remedy for Diamond Coach owners with a warning decal and DVD-based training aid for the public-use lift.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury to the lift user. If the restraint belt tongue is inserted but not fully latched, the belt can appear secure while the lift still operates with an occupant on the platform.
What if I bought the Diamond Coach Vip used?
The recall still follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2007-2009 Diamond Coach Vip is included, then contact a franchised Diamond Coach service location or Ricon and reference recall 10V109.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V109000 |
|---|---|
| Diamond Coach customer service | 1-818-267-3000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V109 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V109000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →