Goshen Pacer LS recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 10, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Goshen Coach recalls 2014–2015 Goshen — 13 models

Recall number

15V503000

Brand / firm

Goshen

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,494 units

Why it was recalled

The failure of the seat to stay in place in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury to the occupant in that seat.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

Goshen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2015. Owners may contact Goshen customer service at 1-574-970-6300.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.