GOSHEN COACH IS RECALLING 746 MY 2005-2006 PACER II, GC II, SENTINEL
— Recall Campaign #08V026000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 746 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
08V026000
| Manufacturer: | GOSHEN COACH |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 24, 2008 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 08V026000 |
| Units affected: | 746 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- SHOULD THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM FAIL TO OPERATE, THE LIFT USER CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
- Corrective action:
- GOSHEN COACH IS WORKING WITH BRAUN TO HAVE THE DOORWAY LIFT FIXED FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 06E094). OWNERS MAY CONTACT GOSHEN COACH AT 937-596-6849 OR BRAUN CORPORATION AT 1-800-946-7513.
- 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.