NHTSA Campaign 06V129000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Issued by GOSHEN COACH · Reported Apr 24, 2006 · 13 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE WELDS ON THE VERTICAL ARMS OF THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS.
Consequence
DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE OR THE ABILITY TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
GOSHEN IS WORKING WITH RICON TO REMEDY THESE VEHICLES. RICON WILL REPLACE THE VERTICAL ARMS THAT MAY CONTAIN THE DEFECTIVE WELDS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR GOSHEN AT 1-800-326-2062.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOSHEN | EUROSHUTTLE | 2005 | 13 |
| GOSHEN | GC II | 2005 | 13 |
| GOSHEN | GCII 5500 | 2005 | 13 |
| GOSHEN | PACER II | 2005 | 13 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V129000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.