NHTSA Recall 08V579000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V579000; Date: Nov. 4, 2008
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Goshen Gc Ii; 2006 Goshen Gc Ii; 2007 Goshen Gc Ii; 2005 Goshen Pacer Ii; 2006 Goshen Pacer Ii; 2007 Goshen Pacer Ii; 2005 Goshen Pacer Ltd; 2006 Goshen Pacer Ltd; 2007 Goshen Pacer Ltd; 2005 Goshen Sentinel; 2006 Goshen Sentinel; 2007 Goshen Sentinel
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Goshen Coach
Affected Units:: 309
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 16, 2008
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