01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2011 Goshen Gc Ii recall campaigns
NHTSA 13V008000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- January 14, 2013
- Potential units
- 342campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Goshen Coach is recalling certain buses as follows: GC II, model years 2006-2012; GCII-550, model years 2007-2009; G-Force, model years 2011-2012; Pacer, model years 2006-2012; Pacer LS, model years 2008, 2010, and 2013; Pacer LTD, model year 2012; and Sentinel, model year 2011. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
Why it matters: The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.
Remedy
Goshen Coach is working with Ricon to notify owners. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. Owners may contact Goshen Coach at 1-574-970-6300 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Owner notification: March 8, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Goshen Coach
NHTSA 12V199000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Report received
- May 3, 2012
- Potential units
- 2,802campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Goshen is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Why it matters: A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchairâs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Remedy
Goshen will notify owners, and repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers, free of charge. the safety recall began during may 2012. owners may contact goshen at 1-574-970-6300.
Owner notification: May 15, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: GOSHEN COACH
NHTSA 11V123000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- February 21, 2011
- Potential units
- 2,017campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Goshen coach is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 buses equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Why it matters: If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.
Remedy
Goshen coach will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on march 7, 2011. owners may contact carrier's hotline at 1-800-793-4741.
Owner notification: March 7, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: GOSHEN COACH
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH