Goshen Coach | NHTSA Recall #13V008000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V008000 by Goshen Coach. Affecting 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 Includes 342 affected units, Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V008000
Manufacturer: Goshen Coach
Report Received Date: 2013-01-14T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 342

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-8vkq.k6f6.bswu
NHTSA ID: 13V008000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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