Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
GOSHEN
Model Of Vehicle
PACER LTD
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
08V579000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Goshen Coach
Start Of Manufacture
20050601
End Of Manufacture
20070228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
309
Date Owners Notified
20081216
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Goshen Coach
Date Report Received
20081104
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403