2009 GOSHEN GC II Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 GOSHEN GC II has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to wheelchair lift operation, electrical components, and air conditioning systems as indicated by the recall data.
Six recalls have been issued affecting various systems including adaptive equipment such as wheelchair lifts, air conditioning units, electrical door headers, and equipment wiring. These recalls address safety risks ranging from injury due to lift malfunction to fire hazards arising from electrical faults.
- Wheelchair lift software defect. Recall 10V120000 covers buses with Ricon S and K series L-model lifts. A software problem may cause the lift to continue moving up after release of the switch, risking occupant tip-over or fall. Repairs include dealer performed fixes and training aids for proper lift use.
- Air conditioner fuse arcing. Recall 11V123000 affects buses with Carrier Genv EM-1 evaporator units. Fuses may loosen creating high resistance and possible fire risk from arc, flame, or smoke. Retrofit kits and repair instructions are provided free of charge by dealers.
- Wheelchair lift roll stop latch. Recall 12V199000 involves Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 lifts. Roll stop latches may bend or misalign, allowing wheelchair occupants to fall if the latch fails at elevated platform positions. Authorized dealer repairs are offered free.
- Wheelchair lift restraint belt failure. Recall 10V116000 identifies a defect where the restraint belt buckle may appear latched without full engagement, permitting lift motion that risks occupant injury. Warning decals and training DVDs are supplied to affected owners.
- Door header circuit board fault. Recall 13V410000 concerns A&M Systems door headers with circuit boards subject to voltage spikes causing overheating and fire risk. Inspections and replacement of faulty circuit boards are performed at no cost.
- Wheelchair lift pendant cable short circuit. Recall 13V008000 addresses Ricon lifts with improperly installed armored pendant cables that may short circuit and cause fire. Owners receive supplemental cover kits and installation instructions from Ricon and Goshen Coach.
2009 GOSHEN GC II Summary
2009
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
6524
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 GOSHEN GC II
342 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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.
Risk: 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.
2009 GOSHEN GC II
709 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Goshen Coach is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 GC II, Pacer II, Sentinel, G-Force, and Wolverine buses manufactured from August 3, 2009, through May 24, 2010, equipped with A&M Systems door headers containing model 3230 circuit boards. Voltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.
Risk: High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
2009 GOSHEN GC II
2802 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
GOSHEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN CENTURY-2 AND VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.
Risk: A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIR¬ÃS OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.
2009 GOSHEN GC II
2017 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
GOSHEN COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2011 BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER GENV EM-1 EVAPORATOR UNITS. DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRATION, THE FUSE MAY LOOSEN IN THE FUSE HOLDER RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE AND ARCING.
Risk: IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY FLAME, SMOKE AND POTENTIAL FIRE.
2009 GOSHEN GC II
125 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
GOSHEN COACH HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2007 AND FEBRUARY 2010, EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN RICON S SERIES AND K SERIES L-MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE SOFTWARE THAT CONTROLS THE LIFT'S "UP" FUNCTION. IF THE "UP" SWITCH IS RELEASED BEFORE THE FLOOR LEVEL LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED, THE LIFT MAY CONTINUE ITS UPWARD TRAVEL FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 SECOND BEFORE STOPPING. THE CONTINUED UPWARD TRAVEL MAY OVERRUN THE FLOOR LEVEL CUT OFF POINT.
Risk: WHEN THE PLATFORM OVERRUNS THE VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL AND STOPS AT AN ANGLE FROM 15-20 DEGREES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON IN A WHEELCHAIR TO TIP OVER AND FOR SOMEONE STANDING ON THE PLATFORM TO FALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
2009 GOSHEN GC II
529 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
GOSHEN COACH HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 PACER LS, PACER LTD, PACER II, GCII, AND SENTINEL BUSES FITTED WITH RICON PUBLIC USE LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO INSERT THE BELT TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT FULLY ENGAGING THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IN THIS CASE, THE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD APPEAR TO BE LATCHED, AND THE OPERATOR COULD RUN THE LIFT. IF THE RESTRAINT BELT TONGUE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED INTO THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE, AND LATCHED, THE LIFT MAY OPERATE WITH AN OCCUPANT ON THE PLATFORM.
Risk: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.
Complaints
No complaints found.