Goshen recalls
31 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Goshen vehicles, newest first. Last verified Sep 13, 2026.
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- Jul 25, 2019Crash risk2019 Champion Challenger, 2019 Champion Crusader, 2019 Champion Defender and 4 other models — Structure
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2019 Challenger, Crusader, Defender and LF Transport and Goshen G-Force, Impulse and Pacer II shuttle buses equipped with Prolo roof emergency escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
19V554000 · 362 units · Champion Bus, Inc.
- Mar 1, 2019Crash risk2015–2016 Goshen Impulse — Seats
Eldorado National- Kansas (Eldorado National-Kansas) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Goshen Impulse shuttle buses equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
19V153000 · 16 units · Eldorado National-Kansas
- Feb 15, 2019Crash risk2012–2018 Goshen Gcii, 2012–2018 Goshen Impulse, 2012–2018 Goshen Pacer — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Eldorado National- Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Goshen Impulse, GCII, and Pacer shuttle buses equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series Wheelchair lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S550, S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
19V102000 · 73 units · Eldorado National-Kansas
- Nov 12, 2018Crash risk2017–2018 Champion Challenger, 2017–2018 Champion Defender, 2017–2018 Champion LF Transport and 2 other models — Seats
Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Champion Challenger, Defender, LF Transport, Goshen G-Force, and Impulse transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
18V798000 · 76 units · Champion Bus, Inc.
- Nov 9, 2018Crash risk2014–2018 Eldorado Aerolite, 2014–2018 Eldorado Aerotech, 2014–2018 Eldorado World Trans and 1 other model — Seats
Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado National-Kansas) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Eldorado National Aerolite, Aerotech, Impulse, and World Trans vehicles, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
18V788000 · 27 units · Eldorado National-Kansas
- Aug 31, 2018Crash risk2012–2018 Eldorado Advantage, 2012–2018 Eldorado Aero Elite, 2012–2018 Eldorado Aerotech and 3 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Eldorado Aerotech, Aero Elite, Transtech, Advantage, World Trans and Impulse transit buses, equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
18V583000 · 244 units · Eldorado National-Kansas
- Nov 12, 2015Crash risk2006–2015 Goshen Commander, 2006–2015 Goshen Connection, 2006–2015 Goshen G-Force and 10 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Goshen Coach (Goshen) is recalling certain modle year 2006-2015 Pacer, Pacer LS, Pacer LTD, GCII, Impulse, Connection, Commander, G-Force, G-Force Access, G-Force LTD, Sentinel, Sentinel UC, and Mainstream Low Floor buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 19, 2015, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
15V748000 · 1K units · Goshen Coach
- Aug 10, 2015Crash risk2014–2015 Goshen Commander, 2014–2015 Goshen Connection, 2014–2015 Goshen G-Force and 10 other models — Seats
Goshen Coach (Goshen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Pacer, Pacer LS, PacerLTD, GCII, Impulse, Connection, Commander, G-Force, G-Force Access, G-FforceLTD, Sentinel, Sentinel UC, Mainstream Low Floor vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to July 27, 2015. The driver and passenger seat mounting space not have been properly tightened. The bolts can come loose and cause the seat to move if involved in a crash. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 207, "Seating Systems."
15V503000 · 1K units · Goshen Coach
- Jun 30, 2015Crash risk2013–2015 Goshen Commander, 2013–2015 Goshen Connection, 2013–2015 Goshen G-Force and 10 other models — Seat Belts
Goshen Coach (Goshen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Pacer, Pacer LS, Pacer LTD, GCII, Impulse, Connection, Commander, G-Force, G-Force Access, G-Force LTD, Sentinel, Sentinel UC, and Mainstream Low Floor buses manufactured August 26, 2013, to June 18, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seat belts may rub against the metal seat frame and fray. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
15V413000 · 2K units · Goshen Coach
- May 29, 2015Fire risk2006–2015 Goshen Gcii — Equipment
Goshen Coach (Goshen) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 GCII vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, through February 28, 2015 on GM chassis. The affected vehicles are equipped with Trans-Air add-on compressor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by Trans-Air personnel. After installing the compressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected.
15V328000 · 5 units · Goshen Coach
- Oct 10, 2014Crash risk2011–2012 Goshen G-Force, 2006–2014 Goshen Gcii, 2006–2014 Goshen Pacer and 2 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Goshen Coach (Goshen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 G-Force, 2006-2007 Sentry, and 2006-2014 GCII, Pacer, and Sentinel buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
14V637000 · 1K units · Goshen Coach
- Sep 9, 2013Fire risk2009–2010 Goshen G-Force, 2009–2010 Goshen GC II, 2009–2010 Goshen Pacer II and 2 other models — Equipment
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.
13V410000 · 709 units · Goshen Coach
- Jan 14, 2013Fire risk2011–2012 Goshen G-Force, 2006–2012 Goshen GC II, 2007–2009 Goshen GC II-550 and 4 other models — 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.
13V008000 · 342 units · Goshen Coach
- May 3, 2012Crash risk2010–2011 Goshen G-Force, 2007–2011 Goshen GC II, 2010–2011 Goshen Gcii Connection and 4 other models — 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.
12V199000 · 3K units · GOSHEN COACH
- Feb 21, 2011Fire risk2006–2007 Goshen Euroshuttle, 2010–2011 Goshen G-Force, 2006–2011 Goshen GC II and 2 other models — Equipment
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.
11V123000 · 2K units · GOSHEN COACH
- Oct 26, 2010Fire risk2006–2007 Goshen GC II — Equipment
GOSHEN COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 GOSHEN GC II MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH TRANS AIR TA 73 EVAPORATORS. THE EVAPORATOR UTILIZES A POWER RESISTOR TO REGULATE BLOWER SPEED. SHOULD A SHORT OCCUR IN THE "LOW OR MEDIUM SPEED" CIRCUIT WHILE THE BLOWER IS IN HIGH SPEED, THE SHORT WILL CAUSE THE SUPPLY VOLTAGE TO FEEDBACK THROUGH THE RESISTOR TO GROUND, NOT DRAWING ENOUGH CURRENT TO TRIP THE FUSE.
10V534000 · 25 units · GOSHEN COACH
- Mar 25, 2010Crash risk2008–2010 Goshen GC II, 2008–2010 Goshen Pacer II, 2008–2010 Goshen Pacer LS and 2 other models — 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.
10V120000 · 125 units · GOSHEN COACH
- Mar 24, 2010Crash risk2008–2010 Goshen GC II, 2008–2010 Goshen Pacer II, 2008–2010 Goshen Pacer LS and 2 other models — 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.
10V116000 · 529 units · GOSHEN COACH
- Oct 2, 2009Fire risk2008–2009 Goshen GC II — Equipment
GOSHEN COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER K410 ROOFTOP CONDENSERS. INADEQUATE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION OF ONE OR MORE OF THE FANS IN THE K410 CONDENSER MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE FAN'S WIRES.
09V383000 · 108 units · GOSHEN COACH
- Sep 24, 2009Fire risk2005–2009 Goshen GC II — Interior Lighting
GOSHEN COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
09V374000 · 44 units · GOSHEN COACH
- Apr 23, 2009Crash risk2008–2009 Goshen GC II — Equipment
GOSHEN COACH IS RECALLING 11 MY 2008-2009 GC II BUSES EQUIPPED WITH K410 AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER ASSEMBLIES SUPPLIED BY CARRIER. THE K410 UNIT IS INSTALLED ON THE TOP OF A BUS AND ITS COVER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY FASTENED BECAUSE OF A MECHANICAL INTERFERENCE.
09V138000 · 11 units · GOSHEN COACH
- Nov 4, 2008Crash risk2005–2007 Goshen GC II, 2005–2007 Goshen Pacer II, 2005–2007 Goshen Pacer LTD and 1 other model — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
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.
08V579000 · 309 units · GOSHEN COACH
- Mar 28, 2008Crash risk2005–2008 Goshen Euroshuttle, 2005–2008 Goshen GC II, 2005–2008 Goshen Pacer II and 3 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
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.
08V147000 · 518 units · GOSHEN COACH
- Feb 14, 2008Crash risk2006–2007 Goshen GC II — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
GOSHEN COACH IS RECALLING 90 MY 2006-2007 GC II BUSES BUILT ON GENERAL MOTORS 560 CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH INTERMOTIVE GATEWAY 401 MODULE INTERLOCK HARNESS. THESE BUSES HAVE BEEN FOUND TO EXHIBIT EXTREME VOLTAGE SPIKES DURING ENGINE CRANKING. THESE EXTREME SPIKES CAN DAMAGE THE DIODE IN THE HARNESS NEAR THE SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID CONNECTOR. IF THE DIODE FAILS IN THE SHORTED CONDITION, THE GATEWAY 401 MODULE CAN BE DAMAGED.
08V069000 · 90 units · GOSHEN COACH
- Jan 24, 2008Crash risk2005–2006 Goshen Euroshuttle, 2005–2006 Goshen GC II, 2005–2006 Goshen Pacer II and 1 other model — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
GOSHEN COACH IS RECALLING 746 MY 2005-2006 PACER II, GC II, SENTINEL, AND EUROSHUTTLE BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN PLATFORM LIFTS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." A PASSENGER CAN APPROACH THE EXPOSED LIFT DOORWAY WITHOUT THE AUDIBLE ALARM ALERTING THEM OF THEIR PROXIMITY TO THE THRESHOLD.
08V026000 · 746 units · GOSHEN COACH
- Oct 25, 2007Crash risk2005–2007 Goshen GC II — Suspension
ON CERTAIN SHUTTLE BUSES, THE AXLE SIDE LATERAL CONTROL ROD BRACKET OF THE SUSPENSION HAS CRACKED IN SOME CASES.
07V505000 · 4 units · GOSHEN COACH
- Oct 2, 2007Crash risk2005–2007 Goshen Euroshuttle, 2005–2008 Goshen GC II, 2005–2008 Goshen Pacer II and 2 other models — Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE BUSES WERE BUILT WITHOUT THE REQUIRED REFLEX REFLECTORS ON THE REAR AND REAR SIDE AND, ON CERTAIN MODELS, THE SIDE INTERMEDIATE REFLECTORS ARE MISSING.
07V462000 · 1K units · GOSHEN COACH
- Feb 22, 2007Crash risk2006 Goshen Euroshuttle, 2006 Goshen Gcii, 2006 Goshen Navistar and 2 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE INNER BARRIER INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM IN THE LIFT BASEPLATE MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A PASSENGER (EITHER WHEELCHAIR OR STANDEE) ON THE BARRIER AND CAN ALLOW THE PLATFORM TO MOVE DOWN MORE THAN ONE INCH BELOW FLOOR LEVEL WHEN OCCUPIED.
07V064000 · 80 units · GOSHEN COACH
- Sep 12, 2006Fire risk2006 Goshen Gcii 5500 — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN BUSES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.
06V350000 · 8 units · GOSHEN COACH
- Apr 24, 2006Safety2005 Goshen Euroshuttle, 2005 Goshen GC II, 2005 Goshen Gcii 5500 and 1 other model — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE WELDS ON THE VERTICAL ARMS OF THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS.
06V129000 · 13 units · GOSHEN COACH
- Jun 20, 2002Crash risk1999–2002 Goshen Bus — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CP TRAVELING RETRACTOR LAP (TYPE 1) SEAT BELTS, THE PLASTIC COVER HOUSING THE RESERVE END OF THE SEAT BELT WEB CAN BREAK. IF THE TWO HALVES OF THE COVER COMPLETELY SEPARATE, THE CONNECTOR PORTION OF THE BELT WILL DETACH FROM THE COVER. ONCE DETACHED, THE CONNECTOR RIVET CAN SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTOR FRAME CAUSING THE FRAME TO BECOME UNUSABLE.
02V160001 · 3K units · GOSHEN COACH