Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V291000 Reported November 8, 2002

Diamond coach/fmvss 217/exit label

Q: What is recall 02V291000?

NHTSA recall 02V291000 was issued by Diamond Coach Corporation on November 8, 2002. It addresses: Diamond coach/fmvss 217/exit label. The recall affects approximately 3,146 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Diamond Coach Corporation · Equipment · 3,146 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02V291000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Diamond Coach Corporation

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

3,146

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 8, 2002

Defect Summary

Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." due to certain seating arrangements, the emergency exit labels on the emergency exit windows were in an improper location.

Safety Consequence

Without these labels, there could be confusion in locating the emergency exit releases in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions. owner notification is expected to begin during november 2002. owners who do not receive the free labels and instructions within a reasonable time should contact diamond coach at 1-800-241-8678, extension 13.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Diamond Coach Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 02V291000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 02V291000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V291000?

NHTSA recall 02V291000 was issued by Diamond Coach Corporation on November 8, 2002. It addresses: Diamond coach/fmvss 217/exit label. The recall affects approximately 3,146 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Diamond Coach Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V291000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.