Thursday, April 3, 2008

GOSHEN COACHRECALLS GCII, PACER II, PACER LS, PACER LTD, SENTINEL, AND EUROSHUTTLE BUSES.

Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
GOSHEN / EUROSHUTTLE
2005-2008
GOSHEN / GC II
2005-2008
GOSHEN / PACER II
2005-2008
GOSHEN / PACER LS
2005-2008
GOSHEN / PACER LTD
2005-2008
GOSHEN / SENTINEL
2005-2008
Manufacturer : GOSHEN COACH Mfr's Report Date : MAR 26, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V147000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 518
Summary:
 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.
Remedy:
 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.
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