2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - 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.