NHTSA Recall 13V008000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V008000; Date: Jan. 14, 2013
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Goshen G-force; 2012 Goshen G-force; 2006 Goshen Gc Ii; 2007 Goshen Gc Ii; 2008 Goshen Gc Ii; 2009 Goshen Gc Ii; 2010 Goshen Gc Ii; 2011 Goshen Gc Ii; 2012 Goshen Gc Ii; 2007 Goshen Gc Ii-550; 2008 Goshen Gc Ii-550; 2009 Goshen Gc Ii-550; 2006 Goshen Pacer; 2007 Goshen Pacer; 2008 Goshen Pacer; 2009 Goshen Pacer; 2010 Goshen Pacer; 2011 Goshen Pacer; 2012 Goshen Pacer; 2008 Goshen Pacer Ls; 2010 Goshen Pacer Ls; 2013 Goshen Pacer Ls; 2012 Goshen Pacer Ltd; 2011 Goshen Sentinel
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Goshen Coach
Affected Units:: 342
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 8, 2013
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