Vehicle Make / Model:

Model Year(s):

GOSHEN / G-FORCE 2011-2012

GOSHEN / GC II 2006-2012

GOSHEN / GC II-550 2007-2009

GOSHEN / PACER 2006-2012

GOSHEN / PACER LS 2008 2010 2013

GOSHEN / PACER LTD 2012

GOSHEN / SENTINEL 2011

Manufacturer: Goshen Coach

Report Receipt Date: JAN 14, 2013

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 13V008000

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 342

Summary:
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.

Consequence:
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.

Remedy:
Goshen Coach is working with Ricon to notify owners. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. Owners may contact Goshen Coach at 1-574-970-6300 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153 ), or go to www.safercar.gov.