Wheel chair lift link arm pivot holes
Defect Summary
Diamond coach corporation (diamond) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 vip and pt 2000, 2200, 2500, 2800, 3200, and 3201 transit buses manufactured january 1, 2006, to december 31, 2011, and equipped with certain ricon model s2010 and s5510 wheelchair lifts. the affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Safety Consequence
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. this failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action
Diamond will notify owners, and owners will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. the platform will be inspected for cracks. any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on december 17, 2015. owners may contact diamond customer service at 1-620-795-2191, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. note: these buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. all vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Diamond Coach Corporation or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 15V724000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V724000?
NHTSA recall 15V724000 was issued by Diamond Coach Corporation on November 3, 2015. It addresses: Wheel chair lift link arm pivot holes. The recall affects approximately 49 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Diamond Coach Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V724000 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.