7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2006-04-24
Description
Certain buses equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts may have defective welds on the vertical arms of the wheelchair lifts.
Consequence
During passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Goshen is working with ricon to remedy these vehicles. Ricon will replace the vertical arms that may contain the defective welds free of charge. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or goshen at 1-800-326-2062.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - INTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2009-09-30
Description
Goshen coach is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2009 transit buses equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Corrective Action
Goshen coach is working with luminator and luminator will replace the electrical circuit connector board on all signs, built in 2007 and earlier, free of charge. Please also see luminator's defect notice 09e-054. The safety recall began on december 11, 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or goshen coach at 574-970-6300.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2008-03-28
Description
Goshen coach is recalling 518 my 2005-2008 gcii, pacer ii, pacer ls, pacer ltd, sentinel, and euroshuttle buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in motor vehicles. The threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Corrective Action
Goshen coach is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or goshen coach at 1-574-970-6300.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2008-01-24
Description
Goshen coach is recalling 746 my 2005-2006 pacer ii, gc ii, sentinel, and euroshuttle buses equipped with braun platform lifts for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in motor vehicles. A passenger can approach the exposed lift doorway without the audible alarm alerting them of their proximity to the threshold.
Consequence
Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
Corrective Action
Goshen coach is working with braun to have the doorway lift fixed free of charge (please see 06e094). Owners may contact goshen coach at 937-596-6849 or braun corporation at 1-800-946-7513.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2008-11-04
Description
Goshen is recalling 309 my 2005-2007 gcii, pacer ii, pacer ltd, and sentinel buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles. The anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Corrective Action
Goshen is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or goshen at 1-574-970-6300.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 2007-11-01
Description
On certain shuttle buses, the axle side lateral control rod bracket of the suspension has cracked in some cases.
Consequence
The crack could result in a failure of the bracket resulting in loss of vehicle control which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action
Goshen is working with link to repair the suspensions if found to be defective. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact link at 1-800-222-6283 or goshen at 1-574-970-6300.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #7 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2007-10-02
Description
Certain buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. The buses were built without the required reflex reflectors on the rear and rear side and, on certain models, the side intermediate reflectors are missing.
Consequence
Missing reflectors could lead to reduced visibility of the bus increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Goshen will mail the required reflectors along with installation instructions to owners. If the customer is uncomfortable in performing this procedure, they may take the bus to any goshen coach dealer to have the reflectors installed free of charge. The recall began on november 5, 2007. Owners may contact goshen coach at 1-877-734-4943.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.